Sericho Meteorite Cube

Sericho Meteorite Cube — Stony-Iron Pallasite | Kenya, Africa | 4.5 Billion Years Old | Olivine Crystals in Iron-Nickel | Zero-Gravity Case Included

Of all the meteorite types that fall to Earth, none is more visually extraordinary than a pallasite. Where iron meteorites are metallic and structural, pallasites are something else entirely: golden-green to reddish-orange olivine crystals — gemstone-quality silicate minerals — suspended within a matrix of iron-nickel metal, like jewels set in cosmic steel. The Sericho pallasite from Kenya is one of the finest and most recently discovered pallasites in the world, and this polished cube — available in 10mm and 20mm, presented in a zero-gravity display case — is a window into the deep interior of a planet that no longer exists.

Available Sizes

• 10mm cube — $250
• 20mm cube — $400

Each cube is unique — the distribution, size, color, and transparency of the olivine crystals within the iron-nickel matrix varies between individual pieces. Both sizes arrive in a zero-gravity suspension display case.

What Is the Sericho Meteorite?

The Sericho meteorite was discovered in 2016 near the town of Habaswein in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, when local camel herders encountered large metallic masses partially buried in the desert. The find was reported to the international meteorite community and quickly recognized as one of the most significant pallasite discoveries in decades. Multiple masses were recovered, with the largest individual pieces weighing hundreds of kilograms — making Sericho one of the largest pallasite finds by total mass in modern times.

Sericho is classified as a main-group pallasite — the most common pallasite subgroup, originating from the core-mantle boundary of a differentiated asteroid in the early solar system. Its age is approximately 4.5 billion years — formed at the dawn of the solar system, before the Earth existed. The olivine crystals within the Sericho matrix are particularly prized for their exceptional clarity, size, and color range — from pale yellow-green through deep amber and reddish-orange — making Sericho one of the most visually spectacular pallasites available to collectors.

What Is a Pallasite? — The Rarest and Most Beautiful Meteorite Type

Pallasites are stony-iron meteorites — a rare class that accounts for less than 1% of all meteorite falls — composed of roughly equal parts iron-nickel metal and silicate minerals (primarily olivine). They are among the most scientifically significant and visually spectacular objects in the natural world.

How Pallasites Form — The Core-Mantle Boundary of a Destroyed Asteroid

The formation of pallasites records one of the most dramatic events in the early solar system: the destruction of a differentiated asteroid. The process:

1. Asteroid differentiation — in the early solar system, asteroids large enough to melt internally separated by gravity into layers: a dense iron-nickel core (like Earth’s core), a rocky silicate mantle (like Earth’s mantle), and a rocky crust. This process — called differentiation — is the same process that formed the Earth’s internal structure
2. Olivine crystallization — at the boundary between the metallic core and the silicate mantle, olivine crystals ((Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄) grew within the molten iron-nickel, forming the characteristic crystal-in-metal texture
3. Catastrophic collision — the parent asteroid was shattered by a collision with another body, exposing and scattering the core-mantle boundary material across space
4. Survival & fall — fragments of the core-mantle boundary survived as pallasites, eventually falling to Earth over millions of years

This means a pallasite is literally a cross-section of a planetary interior — the boundary between the metallic core and the rocky mantle of a world that was destroyed before the Earth formed. No geological process on Earth produces this structure. It exists only in meteorites.

Olivine — The Gemstone in the Meteorite

Olivine ((Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄) is a magnesium iron silicate mineral that is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s mantle and in the mantles of rocky planets throughout the solar system. In its gem-quality form, olivine is known as peridot — one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color (green to yellow-green), and one of the only gemstones formed in the Earth’s mantle rather than the crust. In the Sericho pallasite, the olivine crystals range from pale yellow-green through golden amber to deep reddish-orange, with the color variation produced by differences in the iron-to-magnesium ratio within the crystal lattice — higher iron content produces deeper, warmer colors.

Olivine has a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7 and crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. In pallasites, the olivine crystals are often partially transparent to translucent, and when backlit, they glow with a warm, amber-to-green light that has made pallasite slabs among the most sought-after display objects in the natural history world.

The Iron-Nickel Matrix

The metallic matrix surrounding the olivine crystals in Sericho is iron-nickel alloy — the same material as iron meteorites like Gibeon and Muonionalusta, but without the Widmanstätten pattern (which requires a pure iron meteorite composition to develop). The matrix also contains organic veins — fine networks of secondary minerals and alteration products that formed during the meteorite’s long residence on Earth, adding to the visual complexity of each piece.

The Cube Form — Sacred Geometry & Cosmic Grounding

The cube is one of the most powerful forms in sacred geometry — the Platonic solid associated with the Earth element, representing stability, foundation, grounding, and the material world. In the Kabbalistic tradition, the cube is associated with Malkuth (the Kingdom) — the physical realm where spiritual energy manifests into matter. In Metatron’s Cube — one of the most significant figures in sacred geometry — the cube is the foundational form from which all other Platonic solids are derived.

A Sericho pallasite cube combines the cube’s grounding, stabilizing energy with the cosmic, expansive energy of extraterrestrial material — creating a uniquely complete object that bridges the earthly and the cosmic, the material and the spiritual, the ancient and the present.

Metaphysical Properties — Sericho Pallasite Meaning & Energy

Pallasites occupy the most extraordinary position in crystal healing traditions — they are the only natural objects that combine Earth mineral energy (olivine/peridot) with cosmic iron-nickel energy (meteorite matrix) in a single specimen, creating a uniquely complete energetic bridge between the terrestrial and the extraterrestrial:

• Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) & Soul Star Chakra — the meteorite matrix connects to cosmic consciousness, universal intelligence, and the Akashic Records; facilitates access to knowledge beyond ordinary human experience
• Heart Chakra (Anahata) — olivine/peridot is one of the most celebrated Heart Chakra stones; its warm green-to-golden energy opens the heart to love, abundance, and the beauty of the natural world
• Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) — the golden-amber olivine activates personal power, confidence, and the will to pursue one’s highest purpose
• Astral travel & cosmic journeying — pallasite is considered the premier stone for astral projection, out-of-body experiences, and cosmic exploration; the combination of olivine’s heart-opening energy and the meteorite’s cosmic origin creates a uniquely safe and expansive vehicle for consciousness travel
• Soul discovery & spiritual seeking — Sericho is associated with finding answers — spiritual or material — for those in a period of seeking; it is a stone of revelation, clarity, and the courage to pursue what one is truly looking for
• Protection during travel — both physical travel (particularly long-distance or international journeys) and spiritual travel (astral projection, meditation, out-of-body experiences); the iron-nickel matrix provides a grounding, protective energetic anchor during expanded states of consciousness
• Bridge between worlds — as a literal piece of the boundary between a planetary core and mantle, Sericho is metaphysically associated with bridging opposites: earth and cosmos, matter and spirit, the known and the unknown
• Abundance & manifestation — peridot/olivine is one of the oldest abundance stones; combined with the cosmic creative energy of the meteorite matrix, Sericho is used in manifestation work to align material goals with universal creative forces

Olivine/Peridot — Historical & Cultural Significance

The olivine in Sericho is mineralogically identical to peridot — one of the oldest and most historically significant gemstones in human civilization:

• Ancient Egypt — peridot was called topazios by the Greeks and the gem of the sun by the Egyptians; it was mined on the volcanic island of Zabargad (St. John’s Island) in the Red Sea for over 3,500 years and was one of Cleopatra’s favorite gemstones — many of her famous “emerald” pieces are now believed to have been peridot
• The Shrine of the Three Kings — the famous golden reliquary in Cologne Cathedral, Germany — one of the most important medieval religious objects in Europe — is set with 200-carat stones long believed to be emeralds; they were identified in the 20th century as peridot
• Hawaiian tradition — olivine is abundant in Hawaiian volcanic rocks; the green sand beaches of Hawaii (particularly Papakolea Beach on the Big Island) are composed of olivine crystals eroded from volcanic lava flows. In Hawaiian tradition, peridot tears are said to be the tears of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes
• Meteoritic peridot — the olivine in pallasites is chemically and mineralogically identical to gem peridot; pallasite olivine is sometimes faceted into gemstones known as “extraterrestrial peridot” or “space peridot” — among the rarest and most valuable gemstones in the world

The Three Meteorites Compared — Sericho, Gibeon & Muonionalusta

For collectors considering all three meteorites available in this store:

• Sericho (pallasite, Kenya) — stony-iron; olivine crystals in iron-nickel matrix; core-mantle boundary origin; rarest meteorite type (<1% of falls); cube form; Heart + Crown + Solar Plexus chakras
• Gibeon (IVA iron, Namibia) — pure iron-nickel; fine Widmanstätten pattern; sphere form; warrior energy; Root + Crown chakras
• Muonionalusta (IAB iron, Scandinavia) — pure iron-nickel with lonsdaleite diamonds; medium Widmanstätten pattern; slab form; survived four ice ages; Crown + Third Eye chakras

Together, the three represent the full spectrum of iron and stony-iron meteorite types — from three continents, three distinct geological origins, and three distinct energetic profiles — making a complete and extraordinary meteorite collection.

Care & Display Notes

Display in the included zero-gravity suspension case on any flat surface. The iron-nickel matrix is susceptible to oxidation (rusting) in high-humidity environments — keep in a dry indoor setting. Handle by the edges or with cotton gloves — skin oils accelerate surface oxidation. If light surface oxidation develops, clean gently with a soft cloth and apply a small amount of mineral oil or Renaissance Wax for ongoing protection. Sericho is strongly magnetic — keep away from sensitive electronics, credit cards, and strong magnets. The olivine crystals, while hard (Mohs 6.5–7), can be chipped by impact with harder surfaces — handle with appropriate care. Do not use water or chemical cleaners on the meteorite surface. Store in a dry environment when not on display.