Description
Every mineral is a story of chemistry, pressure, and patience. Seymchan was originally classified as an iron meteorite when first found in 1967; only later were olivine-bearing sections discovered. The Seymchan parent body was therefore caught in transition from iron meteorite to pallasite — a snapshot of asteroid differentiation in progress. It is one of meteorite science’s most interesting classification ambiguities.
This specimen originates from Magadan Oblast, Russia, one of the world’s most significant localities for this type of material. Collectors and scientists have drawn from this region for generations, and for good reason: the combination of geological conditions here produces specimens of exceptional quality and clarity.
Every specimen is unique. Photographs approximate the visual experience, but the real thing — its weight, its luster under a raking light, the way it catches the corner of your eye — can only be experienced directly.
