Sericho Pallasite Meteorites For Sale

Sericho meteorites are found in a 45-kilometer long strewn field in Isolo County in eastern Kenya. This meteorite was officially named in 2016, though local villagers had been aware of it for some time. Several thousand kilograms of Sericho pallasite have been recovered since its discovery.

Sericho pallasite has well-rounded, gemmy olivine crystals crystals varying in color from green to orange. Often the metal-rich areas of the Sericho pallasite show well-developed Widmanstätten patterns. One unique aspect of the Sericho pallasite is its particularly high olivine crystal density, as high as 70-80% in many specimens. It is quite attractive, particularly when sliced thin enough for the olivine crystals to be translucent, and is very popular among collectors.

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53 Items ($12 to $1,950)

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #266433

6.6" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (304 g) Slice - Kenya

$1,950

4.7" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (138 g) Slice - Kenya

$895

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #269064

3.9" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (110.7 g) Slice - Kenya

$795

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291267

2.25" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (42.7 g) Slice - Kenya

$325

Sericho Pallasite Rectangular Meteorite Pendant - Kenya #286427

2.05" Sericho Pallasite Rectangular Meteorite Pendant - Kenya

$295 $250

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291273

3.3" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (36.5 g) Slice - Kenya

$275

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291268

2.15" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (35.5 g) Slice - Kenya

$275

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) - Kenya #280666

1.51" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (63.2 g) - Kenya

$275

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) - Kenya #280667

1.72" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (55.9 g) - Kenya

$249

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Pendant In Rotating Frame #273790

1.3" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Pendant In Rotating Frame

$225 $191

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) - Kenya #280668

1.45" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (48.4 g) - Kenya

$225

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291276

2.75" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (28.9 g) Slice - Kenya

$215

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291269

1.95" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (26.3 g) Slice - Kenya

$195

Sericho Pallasite Round Meteorite Pendant - Kenya #272003

1" Sericho Pallasite Round Meteorite Pendant - Kenya

$195 $165

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291270

1.8" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (20.8 g) Slice - Kenya

$165

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291271

1.85" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (18.9 g) Slice - Kenya

$145

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #291274

1.7" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (19.3 g) Slice - Kenya

$145

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Metal Skeleton #267038

.76" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (8.02 g) Metal Skeleton

$39

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Metal Skeleton #266967

.85" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (8.19 g) Metal Skeleton

$39

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Metal Skeleton #266966

.87" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (7.10 g) Metal Skeleton

$35

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Metal Skeleton #267118

.79" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (5.43 g) Metal Skeleton

$29

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Metal Skeleton #267106

.96" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (5.71 g) Metal Skeleton

$29

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Metal Skeleton #267126

.82" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (2.89 g) Metal Skeleton

$15

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Metal Skeletons - Kenya

$12.00 (Bulk Discounts)

Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (g) - Kenya #232275

8.8" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (4592g) - Kenya

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Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) - Kenya #263172

4.5" Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (1027 g) - Kenya

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Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (g) - Kenya #232273

4.8" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (560g) - Kenya

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Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Section - Kenya #259251

4.35" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (296 g) Section - Kenya

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Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite ( g) Slice - Kenya #256142

3.5" Polished Sericho Pallasite Meteorite (72.3 g) Slice - Kenya

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Large, Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Pendant In Rotating Frame #263147

2.3" Large, Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Pendant In Rotating Frame

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What Is A Pallasite?

Pallasites are a rare subclass of stony-iron meteorites. They are believed to originate from the boundary between the metal-rich core and rocky mantle of differentiated asteroids or protoplanets that were shattered in collisions at the beginning of the solar system. Here are some key characteristics of pallasites:

Composition: Pallasites consist of a combination of silicate minerals and metallic iron-nickel. The silicate minerals in pallasites are typically the greenish mineral olivine, embedded in a matrix of metallic iron-nickel alloy. The olivine crystals found in pallasites can be quite large and are often translucent, giving pallasites their distinctive appearance. The contrast between the greenish olivine and the metallic matrix makes pallasites visually striking.

Octahedral Structure: Pallasites often exhibit an octahedral structure, where olivine crystals arrange in a geometric pattern resembling an octahedron. This arrangement is a result of the slow cooling process that occurred within the parent body from which they originated.

Rareness: Pallasites are considered among the rarest types of meteorites, making up only a small fraction of all meteorites found on Earth. They are highly prized by collectors and researchers due to their unique composition and aesthetic appeal.

Origin: Pallasites likely came from the core-mantle boundaries of differentiated asteroids or protoplanets. When these bodies were shattered by collisions, fragments of the core and mantle mixed together to form pallasites.

Important: Care Of Pallasites

Even more so than most iron meteorites, pallasites are susceptible to rusting and deterioration from moisture in the atmosphere. This is particularly important in areas with high humidity, such as Florida. All of the pallasite material we sell has been stabilized in some way, which will help with this issue but care still needs to be taken to keep your treasure in good condition. Store your pallasite in a dry, moisture-free dry environment, preferably with a corrosion inhibitor such as silica gel beads or a dehumidifier.