pallasite
/ˈpæləsaɪt/
noun
- A type of stony-iron meteorite that contains crystals of the mineral olivine (often green) embedded in a metal matrix.
- Scientists study pallasites to learn about the early formation of the solar system.
- Collectors prize pallasites for their beauty and rarity among meteorites.
- The museum displayed a polished slice of pallasite, showing green olivine crystals against the shiny metal.