This polished Sericho pallasite meteorite slice weighs 34.7 g and originates from the Sericho region in Kenya. This stony-iron meteorite consists of olivine crystals embedded in a nickel-iron matrix, a structure typical of pallasites. Supplied as a single, polished slice, the specimen preserves its natural mineral and metallic composition and includes a certificate of authenticity from a recognized meteorite authority.
Features
• Name: Sericho Pallasite Meteorite
• Type: Pallasite
• Classification: Achondrite, stony-iron
• Dimensions: approx. 60 × 50 × 4 mm
• Weight: 34.7 g
• Origin: differentiated asteroid, main asteroid belt
• Found: Sericho region, Kenya
• Condition: polished slice with natural olivine and metal preserved
• Discovery Date: 2016
• Certification: Included, issued by an ICMA member
Scientific and physical characteristics
Sericho pallasite slices consist of translucent olivine crystals (Forsterite Fo 80–90) embedded in a nickel-iron matrix composed primarily of kamacite and taenite. These stony-iron meteorites represent material from the mantle-core boundary of differentiated asteroids, making them extremely rare.
The olivine crystals are typically yellow-green, ranging from transparent to semi-opaque. Slices like this allow detailed observation of the interaction between metallic and silicate phases.
Pallasites such as Sericho provide insights into asteroid differentiation, planetary formation, and early solar system processes, making them valuable for scientific study and advanced private collections.
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