Stony Iron Meteorites

Glorieta Pallasite Meteorite

Stony Iron Meteorites (Mesosiderite & Pallasite) Stony Iron Meteorites are in a category by themselves. In this category you’ll find Pallasite meteorites, mesosiderites. Pallasites are iron meteorites with large numbers of olivine crystals scattered throughout the nickel iron matrix of the meteorite.

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Some pallasites like the Esquel Pallasite, have gem quality olivine crystals. Mesosiderites are the other stony iron and are neat little meteorites, because they have about 50% iron and 50% silicate materials making up it’s rich matrix. They’re not exactly as pretty as a pallasite but they’re beautiful in their own right.

Pallasite meteorites are particularly rare and are some of the most sought after meteorites in the world. 

It’s Every meteorite hunters dream to find one of these gorgeous meteorites. Sliced and plished they make beautiful addtions to any collection. You can;t get much betten than this for just plain beauty. As for value. There’s only a few meteorites that are more rare and valuable, and those or Martian and Lunar meteorites. Some Achondrites are more valuable but certianly not as pretty as a pallasite.

 Image Courtesy Of: Mike Miller – Glorieta Pallasite Meteorite