Meteorite Pallasite Imilac – Chile
Type: Pallasite, PMG
Locality: Atacama desert, Chile
Weight: 1,4g
Dimensions: 17 x 9 x 4 mm
Year of found: 1822
Total known weight: 920kg
Surface treatment: cut, polished half
Packaging: transparent plastic box (5,8 x 3,8 x 1,6 cm)
| Category: | Imilac |
|---|---|
| By name: | Imilac |
| ? Type: | Stony-iron |
| ? Surface treatment: | Cut |
| Packaging: | In box |
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.