Sericho Meteorite. Pallasite. Kenya - (1°5'41.16"N, 39°6'8.30"E). Found: 2016. ...

Description

Sericho Meteorite
Pallasite
Kenya - (1°5'41.16"N, 39°6'8.30"E)
Found: 2016

Evidencing modern cleaning techniques, this incredibly aesthetic complete individual of the Sericho Meteorite is rugged, complex, and striking. The fine quality specimen, naturally sculpted in a superb manner to highlight both the metal and crystal components, weighs a major 245 grams. The surface features sharp points, a dark gun metal coloration, and golden crystals coming through the material. Relative to smaller individual specimens of this pallasite from Kenya found in 2016, this is top notch.
Overall Measurements: 2.46 x 2.35 x 1.93 inches (6.25 x 5.97 x 4.90 cm), weighs 245 grams


[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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