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Meteorite group

Pallasites

Stony-irons of olivine crystals embedded in a nickel-iron matrix.

Meteorite group

Overview

The most striking meteorites, in which gem-quality green olivine crystals are suspended in a lattice of nickel-iron — probably formed at the core–mantle boundary of a shattered asteroid.

Meteorites

1 modelled meteorite.

  • Brenhamfind

    A pallasite strewn field in Kansas — pallasites are among the most beautiful meteorites, with olive-green olivine crystals suspended in a matrix of nickel-iron.

    ClassPallasiteCountryUnited StatesDate1882

Knowledge connections

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

    Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.