Pallasite Meteorite
What Is Pallasite Meteorite?
Pallasite is one of the rarest meteorite types on Earth: a stony-iron meteorite of olive-green to golden olivine crystals suspended in an iron-nickel matrix. It makes up only a tiny fraction of all known meteorites, and every slice looks like stained glass built by the solar system itself — translucent gemstones set in star-forged metal.
Pallasite Colors
- Golden & honey olivine — the classic warm, glowing look.
- Olive-green crystals — the signature pallasite appearance.
What Is Pallasite Meteorite Good For?
In traditional belief, pallasite carries the grounded, ancient energy of iron from space. Collectors prize it as a stone of vitality and inner strength, and it is traditionally kept as a protective, good-fortune piece — associated with strengthening one's energy field, warding off negativity and welcoming positive momentum into the home.
How to Use Pallasite Meteorite
- Wear it as a pendant — all our current pieces are pendants, made to be worn close to the body.
- Near the entrance — keeping a pendant by the door or on the desk is a traditional house-guarding ritual.
Care & Cleansing
- Keep it dry — pallasite contains iron and can rust. Never soak it; wipe with a soft dry cloth and store away from humidity.
- Cleansing: rest it overnight near (not in water with) a Clear Quartz cluster — the simplest dry reset. Moonlight around the full moon is another water-free option. Read our full cleansing guide.
- Avoid salt water — some shops recommend it as a cleansing method, but salt can permanently dull or damage the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is pallasite so rare?
It is one of the scarcest meteorite types — a stony-iron meteorite with gemmy olivine crystals, making up only a tiny fraction of all known meteorites.
Can pallasite get wet?
Best kept dry. The iron-nickel matrix can oxidize, so use dry cleansing methods only.
Is pallasite the same as moldavite?
No. Moldavite and Libyan Desert Glass are natural glasses formed by impacts; pallasite is a stony-iron meteorite with visible olivine crystals.
