Lot 697
Meteorite Esquel The Most Beautiful Pallasite. Discovered in 1951 by a farmer in Chubut, Argentina, the single 680 Kg meteorite known as Esquel has been in great demand as the most beautiful of the rare type of meteorites known as pallasites. Peridot crystals (the gem state of olivine crystals) are the only known gem stones from space found in meteorites. This 27 X 26 mm slice weighing 19.7 grams has been polished on both sides displaying several translucent green olivine crystals including one rare crystal that is completely clear with no shock lines that qualifies as gem quality peridot. Estimated Value $650 - UP
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