Pallasite Jewelry
A rare stony-iron meteorite holding golden-green olivine crystals. A gem from outer space
Unearthed Gemstones Pallasite Jewelry
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Hardness
4 - 7 (Varies): The metal and olivine crystals differ in hardness; Treat it as a special piece and wear with care.
Toughness
Fair (Needs care — Vulnerable to knocks and sharp blows)
Mineral Family
Meteorite (Olivine in Iron-Nickel)
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Lustre
Metallic
What Is Pallasite?
Pallasite is not from Earth at all. It is a rare type of stony-iron meteorite in which golden-green crystals of olivine, the mineral we call peridot, sit suspended in a gleaming iron-nickel metal matrix. Slices look like stained glass windows from space. Pallasites are thought to have formed billions of years ago at the boundary between the metal core and rocky mantle of shattered early planetesimals. Famous finds include Fukang in China, Imilac in Chile's Atacama Desert and Seymchan in Russia. Fewer than 0.5 percent of meteorites are pallasites, so genuine material is truly scarce.
Can You Wear Pallasite Every Day?
Pallasite is a collector's treasure more than an everyday gem. The metal polishes brightly but can rust if left damp, and the olivine crystals are often stressed and can chip. It is worn as sliced pendants, usually stabilised or capped, and occasionally the cleanest olivine is faceted as extraterrestrial peridot.
How to Care for Pallasite Jewelry
Keep pieces dry, wipe them with a soft cloth, and store them away from humidity; many owners keep a silica gel sachet nearby.
How to Tell If Pallasite Is Real
Certificates matter here, and ours come with authenticity guaranteed.
Gemstones Similar to Pallasite
Peridot is the very same mineral as pallasite's green crystals, and moldavite is another meteor gemstone.
