Stunning Pallasite Meteorite slice, a rare stony iron class of meteorites that contain Olivine/Peridot within the iron matrix. Estimated to be 4 billion years old, these meteorites make up only 0.1 to 0.2% of all 50,000 meteorites found on earth. These meteorites can provide insights into the solar system’s formation. - #nature #space #meteorite #meteorites #pallasite #pallasitemeteorite #pallasites #olivine #peridot #astronomy #protoplanet | natur

Diamonds are formed naturally in space and have been found on meteorites and distant planets. Wood, however, requires life, oxygen, water, and complex biological processes, making it extremely rare beyond Earth. This surprising fact reminds us that everyday materials on our planet are cosmic anomalies. Something as common as wood may be far more valuable than diamonds when viewed on a universal scale. Important Details: • Diamonds exist in space • Wood requires life to form • Earth-only biologic

METEORITE COLLISION WITH EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE (1500 – 2017) Meteorites are fragments of celestial bodies, often originating from asteroids or comets, that survive their fiery passage through Earth’s atmosphere and land on the surface. When a meteorite collides with Earth’s atmosphere, it experiences intense friction, producing a bright streak of light known as a meteor or “shooting star.” If it survives the journey, the solid fragment is termed a meteorite. Between 1500 and 2017, thousands of such