Lot 6
PALLASITE METEORITE CROSS SECTION SLICE
SEYMCHAN, MAGADAN DISTRICT, RUSSIA (62°54’ N, 152°26’ E), FORMED 4.56 BILLION YEARS B.P.
Auction: 28 May 2026 from 13:00 BST
Description
the slice with olivine crystals suspended within the metal matrix and etching, raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
19.8cm high
Footnote
This specimen is abundant with extraterrestrial gemstones, showcasing a mesmerising array of olivine and peridot crystals. These crystals are the remnants of the asteroid's stony mantle, which became embedded within the molten iron-nickel core during its formation 4.56 billion years ago. This remarkable process occurred as the asteroid's metallic core cooled and solidified, trapping fragments of its silicate rich mantle and preserving them in their pristine, otherworldly form. The vibrant hues of the olivine and peridot crystals are a testament to the intense heat and pressure these materials endured in the asteroid's interior.