Lot 748
Pallasovka Pallasite Meteorite, "The Gemstones From Space". Pallasites contain olivine crystals, the gem form being known as Peridot within the matrix of the iron-nickel. Pallasovka is one of the scarcer Pallasites with only a single meteorite weighing 198 Kg being found about 18 Km from the town of Pallasovka. This 69½ gram polished slice is 55 x 45 x 6 mm with more than 50% of its iron- nickel surface covered with olivine crystal with some slightly translucent in yellow and orange colors. The quality of the olivine crystals is excellent. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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