{"product_id":"glorieta-mountain-pallasite-meteorite-specimen-official-pmg-an-pallasite-new-mexico-meteorite","title":"Glorieta Mountain Pallasite Meteorite Specimen Official PMG-an Pallasite New Mexico Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePallasites 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlorieta Mountain holds a special place in meteorite history due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts early American discovery date (1884)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric scientific importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited total known mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity within the PMG-an classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong collector demand among pallasite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glorieta Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1884\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pallasite (PMG-an)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main Group Pallasite, Anomalous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buchwald (1975), Wasson (2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron-nickel metal matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlivine crystal inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched Widmanstätten structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallasitic silicate textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fusion crust or weathered exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlorieta Mountain specimens are especially desirable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallasite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorite locality collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and asteroid memorabilia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 × 21 × 17 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.6g | Comes with metal label and Riker box display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA genuine fragment from one of the rarest and most fascinating classes of meteorites known to science.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42419749650514,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Glorieta_Mountains.png?v=1779576558","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/glorieta-mountain-pallasite-meteorite-specimen-official-pmg-an-pallasite-new-mexico-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}