Golden Pallasites

Golden Pallasites represent a distinctive group of pallasitic meteorites characterized by their unique surface appearance developed through prolonged exposure to extreme desert environments. These specimens are typically discovered in arid regions such as the Sahara, where persistent winds and airborne sand have acted as a natural abrasive over long periods of time.

This continuous aeolian erosion preferentially affects the softer olivine crystals embedded within the nickel-iron metal, gradually sculpting the meteorites and revealing complex reliefs, cavities, and metallic contours. Under desert sunlight, the altered metal surfaces develop warm bronze to golden hues, a visual characteristic that led to the informal designation “Golden Pallasites” among desert nomads and meteorite hunters.

Beyond their striking appearance, Golden Pallasites provide valuable insight into surface weathering processes and differential erosion in extreme terrestrial environments, offering a compelling intersection between planetary science and natural aesthetics.

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Golden Pallasite – Aeolian Sculpting Example (92.30 g)

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Golden Pallasite – (92.30 g)

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$9,230.00

Golden Pallasite – Exceptional Sculptural Form (92.30 g)Rare Golden Pallasite specimen displaying an unusually open, perforated morphology with naturally sculpted metallic reliefs and warm bronze patina. A striking example of extreme desert weathering revealing complex three-dimensional structure.

Golden Pallasite – 146.30 g - Rare Desert-Sculpted Pallasite

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Golden Pallasite – (146.30 g)

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$19,800.00

Golden Pallasite – 146.30 g - Sculpted Desert FormPallasite specimen displaying an extraordinary naturally sculpted shape and a distinctive bronze-golden patina on its metal surface. Known as a “Golden Pallasite” for its appearance under the Saharan sun, this specimen is the result of long-term natural sandblasting in an extreme desert environment.

Golden Pallasites are not a formal meteoritical classification but rather a descriptive term used to designate pallasitic specimens whose surfaces have been naturally modified by desert weathering. The golden or bronze patina results from long-term oxidation and abrasion of the metal phase, combined with selective erosion of olivine crystals.

Only a limited number of specimens from known desert finds display these advanced sculptural features. The degree of surface modification varies considerably from one specimen to another, depending on exposure time, wind intensity, and sand grain size. For this reason, each Golden Pallasite must be considered an individual geological object rather than a standardized type.

All specimens presented in this category preserve entirely natural surfaces, with no artificial polishing or enhancement, and are selected for their scientific relevance, integrity, and exceptional visual character.