The Most Expensive Meteorite: the Fukang Meteorite

The most expensive meteorite known is the Fukang Meteorite. This meteorite is a pallasite, a rare type of stony-iron meteorite that contains olivine crystals, often in a translucent, gem-like form. Discovered in 2000 near the town of Fukang in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, this meteorite is highly prized for its aesthetic beauty and scientific significance.

Pallasites are valued for their unique composition, which includes olivine crystals (also known as peridot) embedded in a nickel-iron matrix, giving it a striking appearance that resembles a window into the cosmos.

Pallasites themselves are rare, but the Fukang Meteorite stands out due to the size of its crystals and the overall mass of the meteorite. The main mass of the Fukang Meteorite weighs around 1,003 kg. It was cut into slices sold to collectors and museums. The value varies by size and quality, among the most expensive meteorite specimens.

The Most Expensive Meteorite: the Fukang Meteorite

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