Sericho meteorite Pallasitic - 1.27 kg - (1)
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Sericho meteorite, a pallasite weighing 1.27 kg from Habaswein, Kenya, discovered in 2016, featuring surface olivine crystals and with an IMCA certificate.
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XXL SIZE!! MUSEUM QUALITY, WITH OLIVINE CRYSTALS ON THE SURFACE
Beautiful complete XXL specimen (weighing 1,272 grams, 1.27 kg) of the Sericho meteorite, a pallasite, first discovered in Kenya in 2016.
It is a museum-quality piece in which numerous olivine crystals can be seen on the surface, which gives us an idea of what lies inside. Ideal for slicing or leaving the meteorite intact for a collection or prestigious display.
Pallasites are very rare meteorites in which olivines are embedded in a metallic matrix. They originate from the mantle of large asteroids, they represent only about 1.7% of known meteorites, and they are among the most beautiful there are.
Its name comes from the German zoologist and botanist Peter Simon Pallas, who discovered the first specimen of this type of meteorite in Siberia, Russia, in 1772.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to obtain a fantastic, exceptional, and exclusive piece for your collection!
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Member of the Astrosurete astronomical association.
The IMCA (International Meteorite Collector's Association) certificate of authenticity is included. Buy with lifetime guarantees.
XXL SIZE!! MUSEUM QUALITY, WITH OLIVINE CRYSTALS ON THE SURFACE
Beautiful complete XXL specimen (weighing 1,272 grams, 1.27 kg) of the Sericho meteorite, a pallasite, first discovered in Kenya in 2016.
It is a museum-quality piece in which numerous olivine crystals can be seen on the surface, which gives us an idea of what lies inside. Ideal for slicing or leaving the meteorite intact for a collection or prestigious display.
Pallasites are very rare meteorites in which olivines are embedded in a metallic matrix. They originate from the mantle of large asteroids, they represent only about 1.7% of known meteorites, and they are among the most beautiful there are.
Its name comes from the German zoologist and botanist Peter Simon Pallas, who discovered the first specimen of this type of meteorite in Siberia, Russia, in 1772.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to obtain a fantastic, exceptional, and exclusive piece for your collection!
———-
Member of the Astrosurete astronomical association.
The IMCA (International Meteorite Collector's Association) certificate of authenticity is included. Buy with lifetime guarantees.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Sericho meteorite
Type of meteorite
Pallasitic
Weight
1.27 kg
Origin (region/city)
Habaswein 2016
Country of origin
Kenya
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