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Reflective Meteorite Slice with Peridot Crystals
$46,000
£35,172.41
€40,290.25
CA$64,878.63
A$70,612.82
CHF 37,732.97
MX$852,733.46
NOK 474,211.06
SEK 441,071.46
DKK 300,987.11
About the Item
This remarkable object, displaying a mesmerising honeycomb structure of shimmering peridot crystals suspended in an iron-nickel matrix, is a complete cross-section of the famous pallasite meteorite, Imilac. The piece has been cut and expertly prepared from the original mass to reveal the interior, with the metallic core polished to a reflective finish.
The Imilac meteorite was discovered in 1822 in Chile’s Atacama Desert, and is among the most coveted of all pallasites, renowned for its exceptional crystal density and visual clarity. Pallasites themselves are exceedingly rare, comprising less than 0.2% of all known meteorite falls. Thought to derive from the core-mantle boundary of a large, differentiated asteroid, they were created when the molten metal and less dense, silicate separated. Dislodged from the centre of the parent body by collisions within the asteroid belt, these fragments were propelled through space until they eventually reached Earth.
Displayed on a custom mount, the ethereal translucency of the crystals pop when spotlit or in natural light. As an entirely natural creation, it is a thought-provoking and otherworldly display piece.
Provenance
Discovered in the Atacama Desert, Chile, 1822
Please note that this item is a work of art and is thus exempt from US reciprocal tariffs.
ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections. Do not hesitate to contact us for more details on this piece.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 4.5 billion years before present
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 433011stDibs: LU1052247308002
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