{"product_id":"nwa-16734-ungrouped-pallasite-meteorite-specimen-rare-olivine-iron-meteorite","title":"NWA 16734 Ungrouped Pallasite Meteorite Specimen Rare Olivine Iron Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the officially classified Northwest Africa 16734 (NWA 16734) meteorite, an exceptionally rare ungrouped pallasite approved in Meteoritical Bulletin 114 in 2025. This remarkable meteorite represents one of only a very small number of officially recognized ungrouped pallasites known to science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchased in 2024 near Tindouf, Algeria, NWA 16734 is especially significant because its mineralogy and isotopic composition place it outside the major known pallasite groups, including both the Main Group and Eagle Station groups. Official reports further note that it is distinct from all previously registered ungrouped pallasites as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa 16734 (NWA 16734)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurchased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pallasite, Ungrouped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: multiple small dark stones, subrounded olivine crystals, metallic network structure, roughly equal olivine and metal abundance, low weathering state, and highly unusual isotopic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: olivine, nickel-iron metal, chromite, Ca-phosphate, troilite, and spinel inclusions. The meteorite contains cm-sized olivine crystals, metallic matrix\/network structure, aligned mineral inclusions within olivine, accessory chromite grains, and complex metal-sulfide assemblages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePallasites are among the most visually spectacular meteorites in existence because they combine translucent olivine crystals suspended within extraterrestrial nickel-iron metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy NWA 16734 Is Exceptionally Important\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially classified as ungrouped — outside all known major pallasite groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiffers from both Main Group and Eagle Station pallasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct from all previously registered ungrouped pallasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal known mass of only 186.1 grams — extremely limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents exceptionally rare planetary differentiation material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmong the rarest pallasite classifications known to science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display: translucent olivine crystals, metallic nickel-iron network, chromite inclusions, etched metal structure, polished gem-like olivine windows, and dramatic pallasitic textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallasite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare classification specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking elite-level meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact representing one of the rarest officially classified pallasite meteorites available to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 20 x 18 x 0.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, oxidation, fractures, crystal structure, etching, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Pallasites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display oxidation, fracturing, crystal variation, and natural structural features.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422947119186,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/NWA16734.png?v=1779766996","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/nwa-16734-ungrouped-pallasite-meteorite-specimen-rare-olivine-iron-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}