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Lot Essay
Pallasites are among the most aesthetically dazzling meteorites in the world and Esquel is among the most coveted. Esquel’s crystals were not heavily shocked; as a result it showcases translucent forest-green to amber olivine crystals suspended in an iron-nickel matrix. This specimen also contains facet-grade olivine or peridot (the semi-precious birthstone of August). With one edge of fusion crust, this partial slice embodies Esquel’s most alluring qualities. Indeed, small specimens of Esquel were the first pallasite to be utilized in modern jewelry.