Very Large Poished Pallasite Metorite Slice From 1464 Sericho Site, Kenya, Numerous Inclusions Of Olivine

Large polished Pallasite meteorite plate, from the famous African site of Sericho in Kenya, 1464

Dimensions 36.2* 17.2* 0.5cm, and 432g weight!

The plate is composed mainly of iron, a lille nickel, and olivines, aesthetic orange inclusions. 

This is a rare and fascinating type of iron meteorite. Its orange and more or less translucent crystals are embedded in a matrix of iron-nickel, polished and shiny grey, with cold tones. Translucent, gemstone-like olivine crystals can vary in color from orange to green or yellow-green. The Sericho meteorite, specially, is renowned for its outstanding beauty and large, well-preserved olivine crystals.

Discovery and Location: The Sericho Pallasite meteorite was discovered in Kenya, Africa. Its discovery dates back to 2016 when locals stumbled upon a large metal object while digging in their fields. The ensuing investigation revealed that it was a meteorite, and it garnered considerable attention in the meteorite community. The exact location of the discovery was in the Sericho region of Kenya, hence the name.

Importance and rarity: The Sericho Pallasite meteorite is very important because of its rarity and aesthetic appeal. Pallasites make up only a small fraction of all meteorites found on Earth, making them rare to begin with. What makes Sericho even more exceptional is the size and quality of its olivine crystals. Large olivine crystals can sometimes be cut and polished and look like gemstones and are highly sought after by collectors and researchers. They also provide valuable information about conditions within the early solar system.

Overall, the Sericho Pallasite meteorite represents a remarkable and beautiful example of the diversity of meteorites that occasionally impact our planet. Its rarity, unique composition, and aesthetic appeal make it a valuable specimen for scientific study and a prized collector's item in the world of meteorite enthusiasts.

Condition: a fine surface treatment has been carried out with Epoxy resin to guarantee its perfect preservation in order to avoid any natural oxidation, to the touch but also in contact with the ambient humidity of the air. Exposed metal has a tendency to rust instantly.

Very nice and spectacular object of mineralogy and curiosity, several million years old to add to any collection !