Lot #1 Large 63.2 Gram Section of Famous Esquel Pallasite

Description:

Large 63.2 Gram Section of Famous Esquel Pallasite. Discovered in 1951 by a farmer in Chubut, Argentina, the single 680 Kg meteorite known as Esquel has been in great demand as the most beautiful of the rare type of meteorites known as pallasites, stony-iron meteorites that originate from the core-mantle boundary of large planetary size asteroids. This rare type of meteorite consists of iron-nickel from the core of the asteroid as well as peridot. Esquel is considered to be the most beautiful of all pallasites and in now rarely available as the single discovered meteorite has been completely sectioned with only the main mass end piece remaining. This large 74 x 58 x 3 mm section of Esquel has been polished on both sides to get the maximum reflection of the iron-nickel matrix as well as displaying many beautiful translucent lightly shocked green olivine crystals. It weighs a hefty 63.2 grams and is displayed in a 6 x 5.5 inch Riker mount. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500

Categories: Meteorites