Rectangle Pallasite Meteorite & Feather Necklace

$495.00

  • Jewelry Type: Pallasite Meteorite Necklace
  • Pendant Measurements: Approximately 60 mm x 32 mm
  • Additional Information: A rectangular cut smooth-faced pallasite meteorite cabochon, created by Aerolite, has been expertly polished to 50,000 grit and dipped in a high-temperature wax for protection.  This statement piece is adorned with beautiful delicate roses at the top and bottom. And the pallasite is cradled in a marvelous set of hand-crafted feathers and set off by a few wisps of sterling silver adds a simple element of beauty. 

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Description

Pallasites are perhaps the most alluring of all meteorites, and they are certainly of great interest to collectors and enthusiasts. Pallasites consist of a nickel-iron matrix rich in colorful olivine crystals. When olivine crystals are of sufficient purity and display an emerald- green color, they are known as the gemstone peridot.

When cut and polished into thin slabs, the crystals in pallasites sometimes become translucent (as shown here), giving them a remarkable otherworldly beauty. While micro-diamonds have been found in some meteorites, notably the carbonaceous chondrite Allende , pallasites are the only meteorites that contain gemstones easily visible to the naked eye.

Pallasites are believed to have formed at the core/mantle boundary of large asteroids and they are extremely rare. As of 2024, out of the approximately 76,000 officially recognized meteorites, there are only 175 known pallasites.

Additional information

Weight 2.3 g

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