Sericho Pallasite Meteorite

Size: 2 X 1 Cms

Weight:  1.82 Grams

Location: Kenya

Product Description:

Sericho Pallasite Meteorite

The Sericho Pallasite Meteorite is a rare and visually striking meteorite known for its beautiful olivine (peridot) crystals embedded in a metallic iron–nickel matrix. Pallasites are among the most sought-after meteorites in the world due to their exceptional appearance and scientific significance.

This meteorite originates from the Sericho area in Isiolo County, Kenya (East Africa), where large quantities were discovered beginning in 2016. Scientific studies suggest that Sericho pallasites formed at the boundary between the metallic core and silicate mantle of a differentiated asteroid, offering a unique glimpse into the early formation of our solar system.

Details:

Type: Stony-Iron Meteorite (Pallasite)

Official Name: Sericho

Location Found: Sericho, Isiolo County, Kenya

Discovery: 2016

Composition: Iron-Nickel metal with olivine (peridot) crystals

Age: ~4.5 billion years (formed during early solar system)

Each piece is a genuine natural meteorite, representing material older than Earth itself.