Meteorite - Sericho - Iron

Meteorite - Sericho - IronStony Iron Pallasite Discovered 2016

It has a long archaeological record of human use as a cutting or carving tool

Creedite is a rare mineral in the hydoxylhalide group and is often formed from the intense oxidation of fluorite formations

Malachite is known for its deep green coloration

The spectacular display of colors these specimens display can be formed by two different geological processes: the oxidation of pyrite causing ultra-thin layers of iron oxide to form on the surface

large calcite crystals and the dusting of fine gold from the pyrite is unique to specimens from this specific region of China and have not been found anywhere else

have a beautiful yellowish hue and are set atop a matrix of delicate blueish quartz crystals making for a distinctive and vibrant display piece

It is roughly teardrop shaped and has numerous large deep blue crystals extending far back into the geode

There are 5 on this plate for reference of what they look like

petrified wood can display an enormous variety of colors

Discovered - 02/12/1947

Fluorite has long been used as a gemstone and is increasingly popular in the market as both natural specimens and cut gems

Harpes (Scotoharpes) Trilobite