Sericho meteorite Pallasitic - 85.66 g - (2)

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Sericho meteorite, a pallasitic stony-iron meteorite from Kenya, consisting of iron, nickel and olivine, weighing 85.66 g and divided into two halves.

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Full Sericho Meteorite – Two Halves



The Sericho meteorite is a stony-iron meteorite discovered in Kenya in 2016. Belonging to the rare class of pallasites, it showcases stunning olivine crystals embedded in an iron-nickel matrix, creating a truly otherworldly appearance.



Full meteorite name: Sericho meteorite

Place of discovery: Isiolo County, Kenya

Year of discovery: 2016

Type: Stony-iron

Classification: Pallasite

Composition: Iron, nickel, and olivine crystals

Weight of specimen: 85,66 grams (divided into two halves)

Full Sericho Meteorite – Two Halves



The Sericho meteorite is a stony-iron meteorite discovered in Kenya in 2016. Belonging to the rare class of pallasites, it showcases stunning olivine crystals embedded in an iron-nickel matrix, creating a truly otherworldly appearance.



Full meteorite name: Sericho meteorite

Place of discovery: Isiolo County, Kenya

Year of discovery: 2016

Type: Stony-iron

Classification: Pallasite

Composition: Iron, nickel, and olivine crystals

Weight of specimen: 85,66 grams (divided into two halves)

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Number of objects
2
Name of meteorite
Sericho meteorite
Type of meteorite
Pallasitic
Weight
85.66 g
Origin (region/city)
kenya
Country of origin
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