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Glorieta Mountain is a main-group pallasite meteorite found in New Mexico, United States. Like other pallasites, it contains olivine crystals embedded in an iron-nickel metal matrix, producing a distinctive mixture of silicate and metallic material when specimens are cut and polished. Both complete masses and scattered fragments have been recovered from its strewn field, making it relevant to collectors and to researchers studying differentiated asteroid interiors.
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What type of meteorite is Glorieta Mountain?
Glorieta Mountain is classified as a main-group pallasite, one of the most visually striking meteorite types. Pallasites contain a mixture of iron-nickel metal and translucent olivine crystals, and Glorieta Mountain specimens are prized by collectors for this distinctive appearance.
Where was the Glorieta Mountain meteorite found?
The Glorieta Mountain meteorite was found in New Mexico, United States, near the city of Santa Fe. Specimens have been recovered from the area since the late 19th century, with additional fragments discovered over subsequent decades.
What makes pallasites like Glorieta Mountain scientifically special?
Pallasites are believed to represent material from the boundary between the metal core and the rocky mantle of a differentiated asteroid. When cut and polished, Glorieta Mountain specimens reveal a striking matrix of iron-nickel metal interspersed with golden-green olivine crystals.
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