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2 - LARGE PALLASITE METEORITE CROSS SECTION SLICE
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£6,000 - 9,000 (€7,100 - 11,000)Sale fees
LARGE PALLASITE METEORITE CROSS SECTION SLICE SEYMCHAN, MAGADAN DISTRICT, RUSSIA (62°54’ N, 152°26’ E), FORMED 4.56 BILLION YEARS B.P. the slice with olivine crystals suspended within the metal matrix and etching, raised on a bespoke mount 22.2cm high, 23.5cm wide Provenance: Private collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired 2022 This specimen is abundant with extraterrestrial gemstones, showcasing a mesmerising array of olivine and peridot crystals. These crystals are the remnants of the asteroid's stony mantle, which became embedded within the molten iron-nickel core during its formation 4.56 billion years ago. This remarkable process occurred as the asteroid's metallic core cooled and solidified, trapping fragments of its silicate rich mantle and preserving them in their pristine, otherworldly form. The vibrant hues of the olivine and peridot crystals are a testament to the intense heat and pressure these materials endured in the asteroid's interior.
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