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

Description

Sericho Meteorite Slice
Pallasite
Kenya - (1°5'41.16"N, 39°6'8.30"E)
Found: 2016
2.56 x 1.66 x 0.16 inches (6.50 x 4.21 x 0.40 cm)

This 39.46-gram slice of the Sericho Pallasite presents with a dense field of golden-brown Olivine crystals suspended in a polished Nickel-Iron matrix. The translucent Olivine reveals vivid internal structure when held to light, offering excellent visual contrast against the reflective metallic groundmass. Each angular crystal is sharply defined, highlighting the classic characteristics of this Stony-Iron meteorite variety. Discovered in Kenya and officially recognized in 2017, Sericho remains one of the most visually striking pallasites known. This vibrant slice is an outstanding opportunity to add a rare and eye-catching specimen from space to any collection.

Estimate: $500 - up.

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