An authentic specimen of the legendary Glorieta Mountain meteorite, one of the most historically important American pallasite meteorites ever discovered. Found in 1884 near Glorieta Mountain in New Mexico, this rare meteorite belongs to the highly sought-after PMG-an (Main Group Anomalous) pallasite classification — an elite category within the meteorite collecting world.
Pallasites are among the rarest and most visually spectacular meteorites known, believed to have formed at the boundary between the metallic core and silicate mantle of ancient differentiated asteroids destroyed during catastrophic collisions in space billions of years ago. Their mixture of iron-nickel metal and olivine crystals makes them some of the most scientifically important and aesthetically prized extraterrestrial materials on Earth.
Glorieta Mountain holds a special place in meteorite history due to:
Its early American discovery date (1884)
Historic scientific importance
Limited total known mass
Rarity within the PMG-an classification
Strong collector demand among pallasite enthusiasts
Official Classification
Name: Glorieta Mountain
Country: United States
Year Found: 1884
Classification: Pallasite (PMG-an)
Total Known Weight: 148 kg
Recommended Classification: Main Group Pallasite, Anomalous
Only a very small number of meteorites worldwide are officially classified as PMG-an pallasites, making Glorieta Mountain material highly collectible among advanced meteorite collectors and institutions.
Depending on preparation, specimens may display:
Iron-nickel metal matrix
Olivine crystal inclusions
Etched Widmanstätten structure
Pallasitic silicate textures
Natural fusion crust or weathered exterior
Glorieta Mountain specimens are especially desirable for:
Advanced meteorite collections
Pallasite collectors
American meteorite locality collections
Planetary science collections
Museum and educational displays
Space and asteroid memorabilia collections
Specimen size: 45 × 21 × 17 mm | Weight: 19.6g | Comes with metal label and Riker box display.
A genuine fragment from one of the rarest and most fascinating classes of meteorites known to science.
