Glorieta Mountain

GM27

Pallasitic Nugget

A natural Glorieta Mt. meteorite as found. Most small sample are iron only this one offers a view of a small olivine silicate in the surface.

27 x 35 x 12 mm

27.3 g complete

PPG: $15.38

$420.00

Glorieta Mountain

Location:
  • United States
    • New Mexico
Found: 1884
Group:
  • Stony-Iron
Type:
  • Pallasite
Class:
  • Ungrouped
Total known weight: >138 kg.

Less than half of the Glorieta Mountain meteorites have the olivine crystals which make it a pallasite. Even some specimens are half pallasite and half siderite (solid iron). In literature this meteorite is considered a prehistoric fall but many still have fusion crust with details like flow lines. Interesting history in the area, the meteorite strewn field is found near a Civil War battlefield, The battle of Glorieta Pass and the Sante Fe trail; So meteorites were found among metallic relics like musket balls, buttons and pocket knives. The area is rugged and steep; and much of it lies on private property, nowadays.