Seymchan Pallasite Meteorite - 1,474.18g - HUGE, Full Slice End Cut!

The Seymchan meteorite is a fascinating extraterrestrial rock that was discovered near the Seymchan river in Russia in 1967. It is classified as a pallasite meteorite, which is a type of stony-iron meteorite that contains olivine crystals embedded in an iron-nickel matrix.  In this particular slice, you are viewing the nickel-iron region, just below the crystal border.  Please note - on this slice, there was an attempt made to remove an additional slice from it, however the cut was aborted.  Therefore, there is a visual cut in the top corner, as seen in the photo  This does not afact the meteorite in any way.  

Seymchan meteorites are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. The meteorite is believed to have originated from the core-mantle boundary of a differentiated asteroid that broke apart billions of years ago. Its discovery has provided valuable insights into the composition and history of our solar system, making it a significant object of scientific study.

Overall, the Seymchan meteorite is a stunning and rare example of a pallasite meteorite, with its striking visual appeal and scientific significance making it a prized piece for meteorite collectors and enthusiasts around the world.

About Stony-Iron Meteorites: Stony-iron meteorites, the rarest and often considered the most visually-desirable of the three meteorite categories, consist of iron-nickel, silicate minerals and gemstones. Within the stony-iron category, we have two different types: Pallasites and Mesosiderites.