Mineral / Extraterrestrial Rock

Pallasite Meteorite

Pallasite (Iron-Nickel Matrix with Olivine/Peridot inclusions)

Hardness: 6.5-7 (olivine) and 4-5 (metal); Color: Dark brown/black fusion crust with amber-yellow to green crystals; Luster: Vitreous crystals in metallic matrix; Structure: Stony-iron stony matrix; Specific Gravity: Approx. 4.8 - 7.5

Hardness: 6
Luster: Vitreous crystals in metallic matrix

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed at the core-mantle boundary of differentiated asteroids approximately 4.5 billion years ago. They are believed to represent only 1% of all known meteorites.

Uses & applications

Extremely high value for scientific research into the early solar system, high-end jewelry (slices), and luxury mineral collecting.

Geological facts

Pallasites are often called the 'most beautiful' meteorites. Famous pallasites include the Brenham and Esquel specimens. The crystals inside are gem-quality peridot (olivine) from space.

Field identification & locations

Identify by the presence of translucent yellow/green olivine crystals embedded in a highly magnetic nickel-iron matrix. In the field, look for a dark fusion crust and high density for its size. Common locations include strewn fields like Brenham, Kansas or the Magadan region, Russia.

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Mineral/Extraterrestrial Rock

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Meteorite (Chondrite)

Stony Meteorite (Ordinary Chondrite)

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Tektite (likely Australite)

Tektite (no specific chemical formula as it's a natural glass of variable composition, mostly SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O, TiO2)

Mineral (specifically a mineraloid)

Olivine (Peridot)

Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Mineral