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Gyarub Zangbo Rare Carbonaceous Pallasite Slice, Etched Slice w/ Translucent Olivine - 35.83 grams

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This 35.83 gram slice of the Gyarub Zangbo is one of the more unique meteorite specimens you'll see. It features a dense mosaic of fragmented olivine crystals in shades of amber, brown, and reddish-orange surrounded by bright nickel-iron metal. 

 

Gyarub Zangbo is not your typical pallasite. Found in the remote Qiangtang region of Tibet in 2020, it contains the familiar mixture of olivine and nickel-iron metal, but later research revealed a much stranger story. Gyarub Zangbo is now classified as an ungrouped pallasite, with unusual mineralogy and geochemistry that distinguish it from the major pallasite groups and point toward a separate parent body.

 

What makes Gyarub Zangbo especially fascinating is that this already unusual ungrouped pallasite contains evidence of carbonaceous-chondrite-like material. Researchers have identified a remarkable carbonaceous inclusion within the meteorite -- primitive material associated with the volatile-rich building blocks of the early solar system. That juxtaposition makes Gyarub Zangbo particularly intriguing: material representing very different stages of planetary evolution appears together in a single meteorite. Rather than being simply another beautiful olivine-and-iron pallasite, Gyarub Zangbo may preserve evidence of mixing or collision between primitive carbonaceous material and a differentiated planetary body. This meteorite is perhaps even more scientifically interesting than it is beautiful!

 


Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Gyarub Zangbo: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=12025

 

My video on Gyarub Zangbo, featuring this exact piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOMGA1XS7qc

 

This meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.

Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a display case, and a lunar surprise 🌙

My name is Dr. Chris Sanders, and I am a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (Member ID 8303). Purchasing from an IMSA member guarantees you're working with trusted members of the meteorite community. You can watch my free meteorite education videos on YouTube or other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/meteocracy. 

 

Unique Features of This Meteorite


--Pallasites--

Pallasites are a breathtaking type of stony-iron meteorite. They're famous for their olivine crystals suspended in an iron-nickel matrix, creating a stained-glass window effect when sliced thin. These cosmic gems are visually stunning and provide valuable insights into planetary core-mantle boundaries.

 

--Carbanaceous Inclusions--

Dark, carbon-rich inclusions represent primitive material related to some of the earliest solids preserved from the formation of our solar system. Their presence within otherwise highly processed meteorites can provide rare evidence of mixing between primitive material and differentiated planetary bodies during the solar system’s early history.

 

 --Etched Slice--

The polished metal of this slice reveals the meteorite’s internal crystalline structure, patterns formed as its iron-nickel metal cooled over immense periods of time. These structures provide a striking visual record of the meteorite’s composition and thermal history that was previously hidden within the metal.

 

--Stony-Iron Meteorite--

Stony-iron meteorites are a rare and visually striking type of meteorite composed of roughly equal parts silicate minerals and metallic iron-nickel. They offer a unique glimpse into the boundary between the metal core and rocky mantle of ancient planetary bodies. The two main types—pallasites and mesosiderites—are prized by collectors and scientists for their beauty and scientific value.


 

Gyarub Zangbo Rare Carbonaceous Pallasite Slice, Etched Slice w/ Translucent Olivine - 35.83 grams

$495.00 $545.00 9% Off

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