Very nice PALLASITE Slice. SERICHO (Kenya, 2016). Without reserve price! - 19.9 g
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Sericho pallasite slice, a pallasite meteorite with olivine in an iron-nickel matrix, originating from Habaswein, Kenya (2016), weighing 19.9 g.
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In this lot, we are auctioning a beautiful slice of Sericho, a pallasite meteorite first discovered in Kenya in 2016. It is a sizable meteorite featuring beautiful olivines and its metallic iron-nickel matrix, in a spectacular interwoven pattern typical of this type of meteorites. Cut with a diamond wire, we achieved a thin slice that is large relative to its weight. Size and quality are ideal for a good collection.
Pallasites are very rare meteorites that contain olivines embedded in a metallic matrix. They originate from the mantle of large asteroids and account for only 1.7% of known meteorites.
This small asteroid was initially called Habaswein, a neighboring city of the first fragments found, although the meteorite was officially named Sericho, the area in Kenya where the impact took place.
A fantastic specimen to add to your collection. Don't miss this opportunity!
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
In this lot, we are auctioning a beautiful slice of Sericho, a pallasite meteorite first discovered in Kenya in 2016. It is a sizable meteorite featuring beautiful olivines and its metallic iron-nickel matrix, in a spectacular interwoven pattern typical of this type of meteorites. Cut with a diamond wire, we achieved a thin slice that is large relative to its weight. Size and quality are ideal for a good collection.
Pallasites are very rare meteorites that contain olivines embedded in a metallic matrix. They originate from the mantle of large asteroids and account for only 1.7% of known meteorites.
This small asteroid was initially called Habaswein, a neighboring city of the first fragments found, although the meteorite was officially named Sericho, the area in Kenya where the impact took place.
A fantastic specimen to add to your collection. Don't miss this opportunity!
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
Details
Name of meteorite
Very nice PALLASITE Slice. SERICHO (Kenya, 2016).
Type of meteorite
Without reserve price!
Weight
19.9 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Habasswein
Country of Origin
Kenya
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