#639 Very Rare Natural Pallasite Peridot Silver Plated Pendant

A pallasite meteorite is a rare type of stony-iron meteorite that consists of olivine crystals, a mineral often known as peridot, embedded within a metallic matrix of nickel-iron. They are believed to originate from the core-mantle boundary of large, differentiated asteroids that were shattered by impacts. When polished, their beautiful appearance with green crystals in a metallic background makes them highly prized by collectors.
Composition: Pallasites are a mix of approximately 50% metallic nickel-iron and 50% silicate minerals, primarily olivine crystals.
Formation: They are thought to have formed in large asteroids that melted, allowing denser iron to sink to the core, while less dense silicate material formed the mantle. Pallasites are thought to represent the boundary between the core and the mantle.
Origin: They are rare and are believed to be fragments of these ancient, differentiated asteroids that were broken apart by collisions.