Lot 1651
Fukang Pallasite Meteorite. Pallasites are by far the rarest and most beautiful of the major types of meteorites and are thought to have originated at the mantle-core boundary of very large differentiated asteroids that were destroyed during the early formation of the solar system over 5 billion years ago. Pallasites are a combination of iron-nickel and olivine crystals. Gemstones of olivine are known as peridot, so pallasites are considered gemstones from space. Fukang is regarded as one of the most beautiful pallasites because it contains the largest crystals of olivine mixed in its iron-nickel matrix. Only one large 1,003 Kg meteorite was recovered near Fukang, China in 2000. This large museum quality slice is 6.75 x 3.8 inches, weighs a hefty 194 grams, and is housed in a 12 x 8 inch Riker mount. The true beauty of this translucent piece can be appreciated when held up to a light source that enables the olivine crystals to dazzle. Premium polished Fukang sections such as this have been bringing $30-40 per gram at meteorite auctions.
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Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,500.
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