Lot 1001
Meterorite Admire Pallasite. This large complete section is 4¼ x 2½" weighing 72 grams and is loaded with clear translucent yellow-green olivine crystals some approaching gem quality. The Admire Pallasite named for its discovery in 1881 in Admire, Lyon County, Kansas is one of the most beautiful of all known pallasites and is unique in pallasites in the olivine crystals having a characteristic called chatoyancy. Chatoyancy is defined as the change of luster within a gemstone due to the way the crystals reflect light. This rare occurrence is caused by tiny void tubes which appear like the effect of fiber optics when the gemstone is cut parallel to the tubes. This effect can be observed in some of olivine crystals of the Admire Pallasite when viewed in low light as the crystals seem to turn on and off by themselves. Comes with a plastic stand. $1,100 - 1,500
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