{"product_id":"imilac-pallasite-large-etched-slice-w-translucent-olivine-334-grams","title":"Imilac Pallasite, Large Etched Slice w\/ Translucent Olivine  - 334 grams","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis sample is among the highest-quality Imilac specimens I've encountered. It would be the centerpiece of most collections and is truly worthy of the museum-quality designation. This full slice is 334.18 grams and measures 19cm wide x 10.5cm tall x 3.5mm thick. It has been professionally stabilized, with a mirror polish on one side and acid etch on the opposing side, revealing the iron-nickel alloys. Many of the olivine crystals are transparent, as shown in the accompanying video. This listing is a rare opportunity to own one of the most pristine and visually interesting pallasite meteorites you'll ever see. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Imilac meteorite is one of the world’s most famous pallasites, discovered in Chile’s Atacama Desert and officially recognized since 1822. Pallasites are rare stony-iron meteorites made of shimmering olivine crystals suspended within a nickel-iron metal matrix, and Imilac is especially prized because of its beautiful translucent yellow-green olivine. Scientists believe these meteorites formed deep inside early asteroids, likely near the boundary between the metallic core and rocky mantle of a differentiated parent body over 4.5 billion years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #080809; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, .SFNSText-Regular, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOfficial Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Imilac: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=12025\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=12025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a custom 3D printed display stand, and a lunar surprise 🌙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy 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: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Pallasites--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePallasites 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.\u003c!-- notionvc: f1c06c1b-8005-41cc-bfe3-4d02914c88ae --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 5da507f5-dd60-4ea5-9276-2d5fe6c175b9 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Stony-Iron Meteorite--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStony-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 6f3be967-88f5-4442-b76a-31108dc3c5b8 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48434466881636,"sku":"CSM-137","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/Imilac-330g.jpg?v=1779199947","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/imilac-pallasite-large-etched-slice-w-translucent-olivine-334-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}