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 – 92.30 g
This remarkable Golden Pallasite specimen stands out for its highly open and articulated morphology, giving the impression of a naturally carved metallic structure rather than a compact mass. The surface is dominated by interconnected cavities, bridges, and undercut reliefs, creating a strong three-dimensional presence when viewed from multiple angles.
Discovered in the Sahara Desert, this pallasite owes its “Golden” designation to the distinctive bronze-golden patina developed through prolonged exposure to desert conditions. Persistent winds carrying fine sand acted as a natural sandblasting process, preferentially abrading the softer olivine crystals while leaving the nickel-iron metal more resistant. Over time, this differential erosion progressively sculpted the meteorite, accentuating voids, arches, and intricate metallic contours.
While several dozen Golden Pallasite specimens are known from this find, examples exhibiting such an open, almost skeletal morphology remain exceptionally rare. This specimen illustrates an advanced stage of aeolian sculpting, where erosion has transformed the meteorite into a complex natural form that balances scientific significance with striking aesthetic appeal.
Preserving entirely natural surfaces and an unmistakable desert patina, this piece is particularly well suited for high-level private collections, curated gallery presentations, or institutional displays seeking specimens with strong visual identity and documented geological processes.
