{"product_id":"temporarily-out-of-stock-contact-us-for-availability-seymchan-pallasite-meteorite-specimen-half-cut-russian-meteorite-with-olivine-crystals-2546g-natural-space-rock","title":"（Temporarily Out of Stock — Contact Us for Availability）Seymchan Pallasite Meteorite Specimen, Half-Cut Russian Meteorite with Olivine Crystals, 2546g Natural Space Rock","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind Seymchan pallasite meteorite specimen from Russia, featuring a dramatic half-cut surface with natural olivine crystals embedded within an iron-nickel matrix. The polished cross-section reveals a rare contrast of metallic structure, translucent yellow-green olivine, and natural outer crust, making it both a scientific specimen and a striking display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficially known as the Seymchan meteorite, this material was first discovered in 1967 in the Magadan Region of Russia. Seymchan was later reclassified as a rare pallasite meteorite, a type believed to originate from the boundary between an asteroid’s metallic core and rocky mantle. Its structure combines iron-nickel metal with olivine crystals, creating a natural record of ancient planetary formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen weighs approximately 2546g and measures about 163 × 83 × 69 mm. Its iron-nickel body contains visible Widmanstätten patterns in metallic areas, while the olivine-rich zones show green to golden-brown crystal inclusions. The 1 cm reference cube shown in the photos is used for scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its substantial size, natural texture, and rare cosmic origin, this Seymchan meteorite is ideal for collectors, museum-style displays, office décor, astronomy enthusiasts, and meaningful luxury gifting. Each piece is photographed individually, and the item you see is the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifetime authenticity guarantee. This is a genuine natural meteorite specimen, not artificial stone, replica, or ordinary mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI. Official Name: Seymchan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Pallasite (PMG-an, Main Group anomalous)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovery Date: June 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscovery Location: Riverbed of the Hekandue River (tributary of the Yasachnaya River), Magadan Oblast, Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoordinates: 62°54′ N, 152°25′ E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscoverers: F. A. Mednikov (main mass), I. H. Markov (secondary mass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eII. Discovery History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. June 1967: Geologist Mednikov discovered the 300 kg main mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. October 1967: Markov found a 51 kg secondary mass 20 meters away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Initial Classification: Samples taken only from the metal portion; mistakenly classified as a IIE iron meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. 2004: An expedition discovered approximately 50 kg of new fragments; 20% of these contained olivine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. 2007: Officially reclassified as a Main Group pallasite (PMG-an).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Largest Fragment: Approximately 1.5 tons; currently housed at the Moscow Planetarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIII. Minerals and Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Matrix: Iron-nickel alloy (nickel content approx. 9.15%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Olivine: Translucent to transparent; emerald green to yellowish-brown; large, centimeter-scale crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Accessory Minerals: Troilite, chromite, schreibersite, apatite, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Characteristics: High iridium (Ir) content → Classified as \"anomalous\" (an)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Structure: Biphasic\/Heterogeneous – Pure iron-nickel zones (showing Widmanstätten patterns)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Olivine-rich zones (olivine embedded in metal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIV. Seymchan Meteorite: Complete Elemental Analysis Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Phase (Iron-Nickel Matrix) Major Elements (Weight Percentage wt%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Phase | Fe | Ni | Co | P | Total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamacite (Kamacite, α-Fe) 92.16% 6.59% 0.50% 0.02% 99.26%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaenite (γ-Fe) 43.7% 54.4% 0.2–0.55% 0.20% –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchreibersite 45.17% 39.9% 0.13% 14.8% 100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV. Metal phase: Trace elements (INAA - Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis, ppm \/ μg\/g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement Content (ppm) Element Content (ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel (Ni) 92,800–95,100 (9.28–9.51%) Gallium (Ga) 24.6–26.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCobalt (Co) 5,260–5,330 (0.53%) Germanium (Ge) 68.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromium (Cr) 13–31 Arsenic (As) 18.2–18.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper (Cu) 121–152 Tungsten (W) 0.34–0.52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIridium (Ir) 0.66–0.69 Gold (Au) 2.01–2.13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVI. Olivine phase (Olivine, Fa₁₁.₆) composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Average formula: (Mg₁.₇₅₁Fe₀.₂₃₀Mn₀.₀₀₆)SiO₄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Magnesium (MgO): 49–50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Iron (FeO): 11–12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Silicon (SiO₂): 38–39%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Manganese (MnO): 0.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Nickel (Ni): \u0026lt;110 ppm (very low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVII. Other accessory minerals (trace amounts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Troilite (FeS): Fe 59.38%, S 38.11%, Ni 0.08%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Chromite: Cr 35.45%, Fe 15.24%, Mg 43.71%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIII. Key Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- High nickel (9.15–9.5%) and high iridium (~0.68 ppm) → Classified as PMG-an (Main Group anomalous pallasite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Low phosphorus and sulfur content, minimal impurities → Highly stable, resistant to rusting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dual-phase structure: Pure iron-nickel zones (displaying Widmanstätten patterns) + olivine-rich zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fancying Secret","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907042164962,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7582\/3074\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_6_18_18_39_06.png?v=1781781802","url":"https:\/\/fancyingsecret.com\/it\/products\/temporarily-out-of-stock-contact-us-for-availability-seymchan-pallasite-meteorite-specimen-half-cut-russian-meteorite-with-olivine-crystals-2546g-natural-space-rock","provider":"Fancying Secret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}