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The
Brenham pallasite was originally discovered
in Kansas in 1882. During the following century further finds were made, until, in 2005, a huge 635kg oriented individual was recovered. It is from this recent discovery that this beautiful 98g slice originates. |
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A
selection of very beautiful examples
of the Brahin Pallasite. Large, coloured crystals of olivine are suspended in a shiny nickel-iron matrix: exquisite! Available from 4g - 20g |
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A
chunky example of the beautiful Brahin
Pallasite. This specimen has a mass of 69g and has been treated to inhibit corrosion, making it a very stable sample that you could hand around! |
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Another
Brahin pallasite, this time with
a mass of 36g, & measuring 60mm x 55mm. Brahin was discovered in 1810 near Minsk, Belorussia. It is one of the best-known and most-sought pallasites! |
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A
large polished Brahin pallasite slice
with a mass of 51g. This example is beautifully translucent, with lovely orange and yellow olivine crystals. |
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A
really beautiful slice of Brahin,
with
a mass of 29g and a thickness of 4mm. This example has gorgeous green and yellow olivine crystals! |
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An
absolutely first-class sample of the
Pallasovka meteorite, this time with a mass of 85g. A real stunner measuring 57mm x 40mm x 12mm |
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A
second large, beautiful example of the
Pallasovka meteorite, with a mass of 67.4g. AS above, this slice is just packed with large olivine crystals! |
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Huckitta
is a very ancient pallasite from
Australia. It is increasingly hard to obtain samples of this beautiful highy-altered find, particularly specimens with a decent mass: Contact us to see what's available! |
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The
Vaca Muerta mesosiderite was
found in 1861 at Taltal, Atacama, Chile. Mesosiderites were formed on the surface of a parent body as a result of an impact with another body, and display a stony matrix in which are suspended chunks of nickel-iron. Many shapes and sizes and other types always available! |
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