Chasing Meteorites Since 1990!
About Us
Admire Pallasite Meteorite
Nuggets
Stone
Meteorites

Meteorite
Gemstones
Meteorite
Knives
Meteorite
Jewelry
Meteorite Care
MeteorWrongs
Meteorite
Identification
Meteorite
Adventures
KD Meteorite
Collection
Meteorite
Gift Ideas
Check Out
Links

Glorieta Mountain Meteorite 

Meteorite Type: Stoney Iron
Classification: Anomolous Pallasite, Olivine Content Very Spotty
Most Masses are Siderites (Solid Metal)
Location: Sante Fe County, New Mexico, U.S.A.
Fall Date: ~200-300 years ago
Discovered: May, 1884
Total Known Weight:  > 400 kg



The Glorieta Mountain Meteorite was first discovered in Canoncito, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA during May of 1884. It is a small strewnfield spanning 3 square miles which fell in very steep, rugged terrain. It is highly sought after by collectors as it is one of the most beautiful meteorites ever discovered. It is found in two forms, siderites (irons) and pallasites (olivine and iron). The ratio of iron to olivine in the pallasitic forms favors iron with usual compositions of 60% iron to 30% olivine. But sometimes Glorieta irons are found with only one or two olivine crystals showing. So the distribution of olivine in the metal matrix is spotty. It is classified as a rare Stoney/Iron specifically an anomalous Pallasite. 

Some specimens found still retain the magnatite fusion crust with flow lines and showing orientation. Although this was not a witnessed fall, it is believed to have fallen around 200- 300 years ago.


Glorieta Mountain

Home   About Us   Iron Meteorites    Meteorite Slices   Stony Iron Meteorites   Meteorite Nuggets    Stone Meteorites    
 Meteorite Gemstones    Meteorite Knives    Meteorite Jewelry     Meteorite Care    MeteorWrongs   
Meteorite Adventures    Meteorite Identification     Meteorite Gift Ideas    Check Out    Links