Sterling Star Pallasite Pendant

LSPP
Lone Star Meteorite Regalia

Pallasites are among the rarest types of meteorites found on Earth. The Sterling Star pendant showcases a 10-millimeter pallasite cabochon at its center, set to allow light to illuminate the translucent peridot crystal embedded in the nickel-iron meteorite. These meteorites are believed to originate from the core-mantle boundary of an asteroid or proto-planetary body in our solar system, making each pendant “literally from out of this world.” The Star pendant measures approximately 1.1 inches wide and 1.3 inches tall and includes a stainless-steel chain.

Each pendant is presented in a 2.5-inch membrane box with a small stand, an information card, and a certificate of authenticity.

Gift packaging with a bow and card is also available as a substitute for the standard box.

30 x 25 x 4 mm

5.6 g

$75.00

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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.