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Asteroid 4 Vesta - Meteorite Specimen | as low as $25 per unit
Top Meteorite
- $ 200.00
Ready to sell eucrite meteorite from the Asteroid 4 Vesta (AKA "Vesta"). This is a real piece of the second largest asteroid in our Solar System! Perfect for both experienced collectors and those just learning about the amazing world of meteorites. Each one is a rare and unique authentic HED Achondrite "eucrite" meteorite with official name NWA 17925 formed and ejected from the asteroid Vesta or one of the smaller V-type "vestoid" asteroids. Each meteorite specimen will beĀ at least 2.5 grams (specimen in photo is 2.73g).
Description: 23.80 gram end piece of an amazing orthopyroxenite diogenite. This diogenite has a coarse grained texture of mostly low-Ca pyroxene with several large black chromite crystals visible throughout the cut surfaces. Only a single small 86 gram gray-green stone was found with a small amount of remnant glassy black fusion crust on one side. This specimen represents the remaining main mass of this classification after analysis with only one smaller end piece available.
The HED Meteorite Clan: petrological evidence and data from NASA's Dawn mission indicate that nearly monomineralic ultramafic orthopyroxenite, olivine-bearing, and the much more rare harzburgitic, and dunite diogenites formed alongside each other. They likely originated as cumulates within localized magma chambers (plutons) situated across Vesta's lower crust and the lower-crust/upper-mantle transition zone. While the eucrites represent more evolved plagioclase rich mafic upper to middle zone crustal material. The howardites were formed by impact mixing of the diogenitic and eucritic material both in situ and during ejection events.Ā
The HED meteorites are so named for the three types of meteorites that comprise the group; Howardite, Eucrite andĀ Diogenite. The Eucrite and Diogenite are meteorites with distinct chemistries, while the Howardite is a mix of the eucritic and diogenitic material.
The HEDs are differentiated achondritic meteorites, thought to originate from the large differentiated asteroid 4 Vesta. Vesta is one of the only asteroids visible with the naked eye and low powered telescopes. The Vesta parent body origin for the HED clan of meteorites is considered to have been conclusively established for many years. However, the late Dr. John Wasson, a planetary science researcher from UCLA had long held that the HED meteorite clan originated from another unknown Vesta-like asteroid that was blown apart long ago. This is because we also find a class of iron meteorites with nearly identical oxygen isotopes as the HED clan. This along with other research lead Dr. Wasson to conclude the HED clan of meteorites come from another differentiated V-type asteroid that was in a cataclysmic collision liberating part or all of its metal core along with the HED meteorites.
However, this hypothesis does not necessarily rule out the possibility that a "reaccreted" Vesta and the smaller V-type asteroids collectively known as Vestoids along with the HED meteorites and the isotopically paired irons were all once part of a much larger dwarf planet prior to a massive collision with another large body. While most researchers consider the case mostly closed on this debate, the paradox of isotopically paired core metal raised by Dr. Wasson's hypothesis has not been resolved. This leaves some to speculate that perhaps we still have more to learn about this fascinating clan of achondrite meteorites and even Vesta itself.
Each meteorite is individually displayed in an eye catching full-color, double-sided floating membrane display presentation box. Each meteorite is unique with no two specimens being exactly the same. These meteorite specimens come with unparalleled provenance and certification of authenticity (COA). Take people on a journey of the Solar system and launch your store, institution or event to the next level with pieces of another world!
The HED meteorites are so named for the three types of meteorites that comprise the group; Howardite, Eucrite andĀ Diogenite. The Eucrite and Diogenite are meteorites with distinct chemistries, while the Howardite is a mix of the eucritic and diogenitic material.
The HEDs are differentiated achondritic meteorites, thought to originate from the large differentiated asteroid 4 Vesta. Vesta is one of the only asteroids visible with the naked eye and low powered telescopes. The Vesta parent body origin for the HED clan of meteorites is considered to have been conclusively established for many years. However, the late Dr. John Wasson, a planetary science researcher from UCLA had long held that the HED meteorite clan originated from another unknown Vesta-like asteroid that was blown apart long ago. This is because we also find a class of iron meteorites with nearly identical oxygen isotopes as the HED clan. This along with other research lead Dr. Wasson to conclude the HED clan of meteorites come from another differentiated V-type asteroid that was in a cataclysmic collision liberating part or all of its metal core along with the HED meteorites.
However, this hypothesis does not necessarily rule out the possibility that a "reaccreted" Vesta and the smaller V-type asteroids collectively known as Vestoids along with the HED meteorites and the isotopically paired irons were all once part of a much larger dwarf planet prior to a massive collision with another large body. While most researchers consider the case mostly closed on this debate, the paradox of isotopically paired core metal raised by Dr. Wasson's hypothesis has not been resolved. This leaves some to speculate that perhaps we still have more to learn about this fascinating clan of achondrite meteorites and even Vesta itself.
Each meteorite is individually displayed in an eye catching full-color, double-sided floating membrane display presentation box. Each meteorite is unique with no two specimens being exactly the same. These meteorite specimens come with unparalleled provenance and certification of authenticity (COA). Take people on a journey of the Solar system and launch your store, institution or event to the next level with pieces of another world!
These wholesale meteorites are not available anywhere else. Top Meteorite assembles each display box by hand with every specimen verified by our Curator of Collections. Every meteorite we offer has been approved by the Meteoritical Society's Nomenclature Committee and published in the Meteoritical Bulletin. Each meteorite comes with individually signed certificates of authenticity for each specimen.
Pricing -Ā 5 units $40 each | 10 units $35 each | 25 units $30 each | 50 units $25 each
Branding - The packaging and display inserts are unbranded. The COAs are lightly branded with the Top Meteorite logo. No URLs or mention of our retail store are referenced on the certificates, packaging or display inserts.
Custom Branding -Ā For a little *extra, Top Meteorite will design and include custom branded inserts and certificates of authenticity for your store, institution, or special event.
*$5 each specimen with a minimum order of 25 sets. We usually require approximately 2 to 3 weeks lead time for custom branded inserts and COAs. Larger orders may take a little longer.
Packaging - The individual meteorites come packaged and ready to sell the moment you receive them.
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