Large Round Pallasite Pendant

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Star Pallasite Pendant

The beautiful Sericho pallasite of Kenya is the centerpiece of this circular translucent pendant surrounded in Sterling Silver. This pallasite shows the considerable olivine inclusions of yellow and gold glass in the nickel-iron matrix of the meteorite. The pendant is 1 5/8 inches (4 cm) across. The thickness is about 3/8 inch (7 mm), as each side is capped with a hexagonal crystal cover. Effecting the weight of approximately 32 grams or 1.1 ounce. The bale atop is an intwined hexagon of about 5/8th inch (~1 cm).

The hexagon, sometimes called a sexagon, is formed by two interconnected equilateral triangles. The six-pointed star is considered one of the most ancient sacred symbols worldwide, appearing in mathematics, Freemasonry, and various cultures and religions including the Celts, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and the Mormons. Traditionally, it represents life, harmony, and respect.

This pendant is presented in a membrane box with a small stand, an information card, and a certificate of authenticity.

 

40 x 40 x 7 mm

32 g

$330.00

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SERICHO

Location:
  • Kenya
Found: 2016
Group:
  • Stony-Iron
Type:
  • Pallasite
Class:
  • PAL
Total known weight: 2.8 t

In 2016, two brothers were searching for their camels and came across several large, dense stones west of the village of Habaswein and south of Sericho, Kenya. There are no rocks in this area, so they decided they were meteorites. They spent several weeks collecting them with engine hoists and moving them to their homes in Habaswein. Though recognized as meteorites in 2016, the masses had been known to camel-herders for decades. One village elder said that as a child, he and his brothers would play on top of the stones.To date, more than 2800 kg has been found. Masses ranging from 1 to 500 kg have been found in a strewnfield about 45 km long, starting several km west of Habaswein and south of Sericho in Isiolo County. The smaller pieces were found nearer to Habaswein, but still in Isiolo County. The villagers continue to find pieces, mostly on the surface. The meteorites found on the surface show minimal weathering, with patches of fusion crust on the metal. Most stones are blocky, exhibiting a few broad regmaplypts. Several flight-oriented specimens were found, including a 129 kg and two 16 kg stones.