As a result of their sheer beauty, pallasites are the most sought after meteorites. Named after 18th Century scientist Peter Pallas, pallasites are exceedingly rare, comprising less than 1% of all known meteorites. Offered here is a 1.25x2x3/8" thick slice, w/one curved edge of fusion crust (due to the immense heat generated by entry into the atmosphere) and one cut edge that has been polished to a nice glossy sheen. Slice boasts an impressive display of stones in a nickel-iron matrix that have been polished to give it a wonderful gleaming display. Specimen weighs 42.30 grams and was found in Chile's Atacama Desert, the driest and highest desert on Earth. It is now difficult to obtain complete slices of what is inarguably the most resplendent extraterrestrial material known to exist due to an exhausted supply. Perfect small slice for display. From the Robert M. Overstreet Collection and comes with COA.