Meteorite Imilac – Chile
Type: Pallasite, PMG
Locality: Atacama desert, Chile
Weight: 125g
Dimensions: 13 x 14,5 x 0,2 cm
Year of found: 1822
Total known weight: 920kg
Surface treatment: cut, polished slice
This piece is one of the largest pieces of Imilac found with this quality and size of olivine. The slice is polished on both sides. The largest olivine is over 2 cm!
| Category: | Cut and polished |
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The Imilac meteorite was found in 1822 in the Atacama Desert in Chile, with a total mass of approximately 920 kg. It is one of the very rare iron-rock meteorites, specifically Pallasites, which make up only 1% of the rocks that fall from space to the Earth's surface. It is one of the most beautiful and popular pallasites in the world.
Imilac contains a huge number of large olivine crystals set in an iron-nickel matrix, which adds to its aesthetic value and makes it popular among collectors. The olivine crystals in the Imilac meteorite have a unique translucency and subtle yellow tinge compared to other pallasites. These crystals are known for their high stability and resistance to corrosion, which contributes to their long-term preservation.
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