Description
This stunning Brenham pallasite meteorite combines an intriguing discovery history with a connection to the early solar system. First documented in 1882 in Kiowa County, Kansas, the Brenham find became one of the state’s most celebrated meteorite discoveries. Pieces recovered from the area range from small fragments to substantial masses.
Brenham belongs to the pallasites, an unusual class of stony-iron meteorites containing olivine crystals embedded in iron-nickel metal. Olivine is the mineral whose gem-quality variety is known as peridot. In cut and polished pallasites, the contrast between the crystals and surrounding metal can create a striking natural mosaic.
These meteorites help scientists investigate how metal and rocky material interacted inside ancient asteroids. Their formation remains an active subject of research, with evidence supporting processes that mixed olivine and molten metal during the early history of the solar system.
With its combination of extraterrestrial material and Kansas discovery history, this Brenham specimen makes an engaging addition to a meteorite or natural history collection.
Size: 5.75" L x 5.25' W x 1.5" Thick
Weight: 1500 grams
Provenance: Kiowa County, Kansas, USA
Type: Actual specimen - one only
