Sericho Pallasite Meteorite

Size: 2 X 0.8 Cms

Weight:  1.45 Grams

Location: Kenya

Product Description:

The Sericho Pallasite Meteorite is a rare and visually stunning meteorite known for its beautiful olivine (peridot) crystals embedded in metallic iron–nickel. 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  it was discovered in 2016. Scientific studies suggest that Sericho pallasites were formed at the boundary between the metallic core and silicate mantle of an 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 authentic natural meteorite, representing material older than Earth itself.