Stony-Iron Meteorites For Sale

Pallasite-PMG, Found in Kansas, 1881 The Admire pallasite dates back to 1881—originally listed in the Meteoritical Bulletin as “Illinois,” the first specimen was found when a farmer in Lyon County struck it with his plow. Since that first chance encounter, several masses have been unearthed, including a 223-pound meteorite pulled out of the ground by “Meteorite Men” hosts Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold. These lovely part slices, crystals and “nuggets” are from the same strewnfield, but an altogether different rock. The slices were expertly prepared and are beautifully appointed. The “nuggets” are created when the pallasite is being stabilized; they truly look like visitors-from-outer space. The crystals are whole and tumbled. Imagine adding an entire pallasite crystal to your collection!

Mesosiderite-B4 Found in Southern Tagalog, Philippines, 1956 The story of the recovery of the Bondoc mesosiderite is one of perseverance- and nearly killed four men. Though many doubted the mass was of meteoritic origin, H. H. Nininger insisted samples be sent to him from the site to be tested and had enlisted the help of John A. Lednicky, a graduate from the University of Kansas, to move the giant stone. Lednicky had to walk for nine hours along a reportedly snake and crocodile-ridden river to reach the stone. Which would cost about $3,700 in the early 1960s to move; today, that would be about $38,414. Though smaller than Lednicky’s men had reported, three caribous were unable to move the 1,955-pound (~887-kilogram) mass, which had been loaded onto a sled. A large bulldozer had to be brought in to move the Bondoc to the mouth of the river, where it would then be placed on a raft they constructed out of bamboo, to transport the behemoth down the river and across a stretch of the sea. A typhoon temporarily derailed the meteorite’s journey; two motorized boats had to be employed to stabilize the raft and when one of the boats sank, nearly killing 4 men. Once ashore, the meteorite was taken by truck, with great difficulty, to Manila. Once there, the meteorite was carefully crated and shipped to the United States, after many delays and run-ins with red tape. In his book Find a Falling Star, Nininger wrote that “John Lednicky put three and half years of effort and frustration into the ‘favor’ he had offered in late 1958. Without him the Bondoc meteorite would never have been recovered.” The iron examples of this material are described as Bondoc nodules. Some of the matrix survived in excellent condition. These are described as Bondoc silicates.

Pallasite (Main group) Found Chitinskaya oblast’, Russia, May 2021

The Borzya pallasite meteorite offers a captivating glimpse into the celestial history of Eastern Russia. Discovered by an anonymous individual while plowing a field in the town of Borzya—a location famously tied to the historic development of the Trans-Siberian Railway—this rare pallasite emerged as a single, significant mass weighing 25.62 kilograms (56.4 pounds). Unlike many fresh falls, the Borzya specimen was characterized by an unusual elongated, "prismatic-like" shape and notably lacked a fusion crust, indicating it had likely spent a considerable amount of time weathering in the Siberian soil before its accidental unearthing.

As a distinguished member of the stony-iron pallasite group, Borzya is highly prized for its stunning internal composition and chemical makeup. When sliced and polished, the meteorite reveals a beautiful matrix of nickel-iron embedded with rounded olivine crystals, some of which exhibit intricate fracture patterns that speak to its violent journey through space. Because the total mass of the find was relatively small at just over 56 pounds, Borzya material is exceptionally rare on the market. This scarcity, combined with its unique prismatic morphology and classic pallasite aesthetics, makes it a must-have specimen for both pallasite and rare meteorite collectors.

Pallasite, PMG Found in Belarus, Russia, 1810 First discovered 0.4 km northern of the village of Ljady, Bragin district in Belarus, Brahin is among the most alluring of pallasites. Displaying rich, sea-green olivine (peridot) crystals, these outstanding laboratory prepared slices show a high olivine density (approximately 80%), with colorful crystals appearing suspended in a delicate lattice of shiny metal. Cut thin for maximum translucency, and expertly prepared in one of the world’s top labs to show off their bright nickel-iron matrix.

Pieces of the Brenham pallasite were said to be used by Native Americans during The Hopewell era to fabricate iron knives, chisels, buttons, jewelry, and beads. Ever the travelers, these space rocks were found as many as 1,000 miles from their purported fall site, having been transported by Native Americans.  In 1882, Eliza Kimberly found the first pieces of Brenham to be positively identified and examined by an academic institution, which was Washburn College, Topeka, Kanasa. Professor F. W. Cragin, who examined the strange visitors, purchased a few. He was followed by Clyde Fisher of the American Museum of Natural History, who excavated more pieces, and even Harvery Nininger himself, who visited the locale in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1949, a particularly spectacular Brenham mass was discovered by meteorite collector H.O. Stockwell—who also had a part in recovering the Bondoc meteorite. At the time, the gargantuan 453.6 mass was known as “The World’s Largest Pallasite Meteorite.” Stockwell had experience as an electronics repairman and had designed a metal detector specifically for meteorite hunting; with help from the Hedden Company, Stockwell ended up with a contraption that looked like a radio mounted on a wooden wheelbarrow. Now called “The Space Wanderer,” Stockwell’s original nickname for his find, the mass is currently displayed at The Big Well museum in Greensburg, Kansas. The city had purchased the mass from Stockwell for $1,250 in 1949—estimated to be equivalent to about $15,910 in 2024. Fast-forward to 2005, geologist Philip Mani and hunter Steve Arnold uncovered the largest fragment of Brenham yet found. The hulking mass weighs in at a whopping 650 kilograms and is currently housed in a private collection.

Mesosiderite-A Found in Australia, 1921 If you know a thing or two about meteorites, you probably know that the ones with wacky names usually come from Australia. One such space rock, Dalgaranga, was found in 1921 after the discovery of the impact crater by an Aboriginal stockman in the same year. The Dalgaranga crater is of note as its one of Australia’s smallest impact craters and the only crater known to have been formed by a rare mesosiderite. Harvey H. Nininger, considered by many to be the father of contemporary meteoritics, was the first to recognize the Dalgaranga meteorite as a mesosiderite. The crater is believed to be approximately 270,000 years old, making Dalgaranga one of Earth’s oldest meteorites. Specimens are weathered, but still adhere strongly to a good magnet.

Mesosiderite-A3/4 Fell May 1879 in Iowa, USA The Estherville meteorite was witnessed crash landing to Earth on May 10, 1879. It's bright white entry and trailing smoke cloud was accompanied by thunderous sounds which bystanders reported, "Shook the earth, shattered windows, and shifted furniture" inside homes. The bolide broke into three pieces. The largest recovered mass weighed a whopping 437 pounds and its crater was 12' wide and 6' deep. After study in the lab it was classified as a rare meteorite type known as a mesosiderite. Mesosiderites are a unique and understudied variety of meteorite, consisting of both nickel-iron and silicate in approximately equal parts. The breccias have an irregular texture, so they will reveal tremendous mixtures of metal and stone when cut and polished. Read the full story here: https://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2002/July/colectors_corner.htm

Pallasite, PMG Found in China, 2000 Fukang pallasites are extremely beautiful and characterized by extraordinarily large and colorful olivine crystals. The main mass was discovered in 2000, and this meteorite has rapidly become a favorite among collectors due to the stunning and enormous olivine crystals. The absolute finest.

First discovered in the late 19th Century, Glorieta is one of the most remarkable and desirable American meteorites. The Glorieta strewnfield’s terrain is notoriously rugged and difficult to navigate and, over the years, scouring its steep and dangerous slopes has been a right of passage for the most determined of meteorite hunters

Pallasite, PMG-an Found in Australia, 1924 The Huckitta pallasite meteorite was recovered in 1937 from Huckitta Cattle Station in Australia. The history of cattle stations began in the early 1880s with Aborigines playing an important role as stockmen. In 1924, a small 1,084 gram mass, dubbed Alice Springs, was found in the area. 13 years later the main mass was recovered, weighing in at 1,411 kilos. Historically, darker pieces are thought to come from the larger, main mass and pieces containing olivine come from the smaller mass. Huckitta is considered anomalous for its elemental abundances; examining the interior of a sliced specimen will reveal as much, as it just doesn’t look quite like other pallasites; it is known for its very dark, altered olivine crystals and terrestrialized iron matrix. Classified as a pallasite, the 1,411.5 kilogram main mass is severely weathered. In fact, some pieces display such advanced stages of terrestrial weathering that the nickel-iron matrix has been transformed into iron oxides hematite and magnetite. Thousands of pounds of iron shale that had weathered off the meteorite were also collected from the find site.

Pallasite, PMG Found in Chile, 1822 A Legacy of the Atacama Desert Discovered in 1822 in Chile’s Atacama Desert, the world’s driest non-polar desert and a frequent Mars-analog site—Imilac pallasite meteorite is a legendary find. The desert’s extreme aridity has assisted in preserving these specimens for centuries, protecting their internal gemstones from the weathering. Current scientific research suggests these “space gems” are actually core-mantle mixtures created during a massive cosmic collision. This catastrophic event forced molten metal into an olivine-rich mantle, forever encasing the crystals as they cooled.

Pallasite, PMG-an Found in Northwest Africa, 2014 This is a truly remarkable find from the northern deserts of Africa: an astoundingly vibrant pallasite with olivine colors ranging from tangerine all the way to lime green. There is a significantly high crystal density among the iron and they vary from small clusters to large, attention-seeking individuals. In order to best display the interior, we have various slices that are polished on one face and etched on the other. Plus, each slice is cut thin in order to boost the transparency of the olivine crystals and allow one to create a brilliant, artistic show of color when presented with light, even if the light source may be quite dim. It is an unequivocally luxurious and bold pallasite.

Mesosiderite Found in Morocco, 4 Jan 2005 Northwest Africa 4576 is a mesosiderite found in 2005 in Northwest Africa. Mesosiderites are a unique kind of stony-iron meteorite that consist of about equal parts nickel-iron and silicate material. They are breccias, and quite rare; they likely formed when a large, molten metallic core impacted with another asteroid, mixing the two materials together when the molten iron broke down into droplets and combined with the silicates. They are believed to have possibly originated from asteroid 16 Psyche.

NWA 4576 Mesosiderite Meteorite For Sale

Northwest Africa 15428 Pallasite, Found in Algeria 2022 Pallasite meteorite specimens often display large olivine crystals embedded in an iron-nickel matrix. Pallasites are extremely rare and are believed to have formed in asteroidal collisions that occurred an estimated 4.5 billion years ago when iron from an asteroid mixed with the material in the mantle of another, larger asteroid. The total known weight is 1,800 grams. Of which 700 are smaller pieces. Leaving only 10 full slices in circulation. These beauties are also stabilized.

Mesosiderite Found in Morocoo, 2012

A celestial mosaic of stone and iron NWA 7657 is a captivating example of a mesosiderite, a rare class of stony-iron meteorites that represent a violent, ancient collision between two distinct planetary bodies. Discovered in 2011 in the Northwest African desert, this specimen features a complex, brecciated texture where silicate minerals are intricately woven into a gleaming nickel-iron matrix. With a total known mass of only 21.6 kilograms, NWA 7657 is a sought-after rarity that offers collectors a tangible look at the chaotic geological processes that occurred during the formation of our solar system.

When polished, this visitor-from-space reveals a stunning metallic shimmer contrasted against dark, rugged silicates, making it an exceptional display piece. As a mesosiderite, it sits in a prestigious category of meteorites comprising less than 1% of all known finds. Its balanced composition of metal and stone makes it not only a scientific treasure but an aesthetic masterpiece, perfect for those looking to highlight the "mixed-media" nature of celestial geology in their collection.

Pallasite, PMG Fell Magadan, Russia on May 16, 1981, 5:10p

The Golden Stained-Glass of the Magadan Wilds The Omolon pallasite is a celebrated member of the Main Group Pallasites (PMG), known for its spectacular internal beauty. Discovered in 1956 in the remote Magadan region of Russia, this meteorite displays for its abundance of translucent, golden-green olivine crystals suspended in a high-quality nickel-iron matrix. As one of the classic Russian pallasite finds, Omolon specimens are often compared to celestial stained glass, offering a radiant, glowing appearance when sliced thin and backlit.

With an original mass of 250 kilograms, the Omolon meteorite has provided iconic pallasite slices. Its olivine crystals are remarkably clear and well-formed. For the discerning collector, Omolon represents a marriage of deep-space history and natural artistry, standing as a cornerstone specimen for any serious pallasite display.

The Pallasovka meteorite was found in Russia in the summer of 1990 and is classified as a pallasite, PMG. The singular 198-kilogram stone was found by N. F. Kharitonov near the town of Pallasovka, which was named after Peter Pallas, whom the pallasite main group is named after. A sample of the meteorite was transferred to the Vernadsky Institute in Moscow. Pallasovka pallasite slices have a unique and striking interior, with equal parts olivine and metal. Little has been studied in the Pallasovka meteorite, yet its attractive interior will be alluring to collectors who favor pallasites.

Pallasite Found in Eastern Kenya, 2017 Sericho pallasite meteorites are an amazing discovery. Although recorded in 2016 and officially recognized as a meteorite in 2017, local lore has it that several large Sericho masses had been known to exist for generations. Pure olivine (peridot) is naturally green, but Sericho’s sojourn on Earth has caused its crystals to terrestrialize and acquire yellow, orange, and brown hues. While pallasites are typically considered to be composed approximately 50% olivine and 50% nickel-iron, Sericho has a particularly high crystal density, with estimates putting it at 70–80% olivine. A truly gorgeous pallasite at an incredible price!

Pallasite, PMG Found in Magadan district, USSR, 1967 Seymchan is the meteorite that kept on getting more interesting as time went on. First discovered during the summer of 1967 by the Russian geologist F. A. Mednikov, it was originally classified as a IIE iron meteorite. In the early 2000s, meteorite hunters associated with the Vernadsky Institute in Moscow returned to the site in the hope of finding additional specimens. They did. And there were amazed to discover not iron meteorites, but pallasites — stony-iron meteorites encrusted with olivine crystals. Their finds resulted in a rare classification change in the scientific literature: in 2007 van Niekerk et al. revised the designation for Seymchan from iron to pallasite. Seymchan has an unusual structure: some areas display olivine-rich clusters, while others consist almost entirely of nickel-iron. During its tumultuous flight through the atmosphere and subsequent impact, it is easy to imagine the meteoritic masses of Seymchan shearing at the nickel-iron/olivine borders. Some pieces, therefore, appear to be entirely metallic, while others appear pallasitic. This explains why Mednikov found what he assumed to be an entirely iron, or sideritic meteorite, while later expeditions found what they assumed to be pallasites.

Mesosiderite, A-1 Found in Chile, 1861 Stony-irons are by far the rarest of the three main classes of meteorites; the others being irons and stones. Mesosiderites and pallasites make up the stony-irons and Vaca Muerta (Spanish for “dead cow”) is a rare example of the mesosiderite type. First discovered in 1861 by prospectors looking for rare metals, the Vaca Muerta meteorite comes from a difficult-to-reach area in Chile’s vast Atacama Desert. The area has been extensively hunted since the 1960s and examples of this meteorite only rarely come to market.