{"title":"JEWELRY","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-pendant-meteorite-jewelry-sterling-silver-1","title":"SIKHOTE-ALIN Meteorite Pendant - Meteorite Jewelry - Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003cspan\u003e Meteorite Beautiful Pendant \u003c\/span\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron, IIAB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFall date\u003c\/b\u003e‎: ‎1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Sikhote-Alin meteorite set in sterling silver pendant as shown with signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear fell:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRussia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/us\/catalogue\/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521663032\" title=\"Grady, M. M. (2000) Catalogue of Meteorites, 5th Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press, Edinburgh, UK.\"\u003e5th Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.metbase.de\/home.html\" title=\"Koblitz, J. (2006) MetBase, version 7.1 (CD-ROM)\"\u003ev. 7.1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 140 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIAB.  \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt around 10:30 on 12 February 1947, eyewitnesses in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sikhote-Alin_Mountains\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sikhote-Alin Mountains\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSikhote-Alin Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Primorsky_Krai\" title=\"Primorsky Krai\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrimorye\u003c\/a\u003e, Soviet Union, observed a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bolide\" title=\"Bolide\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ebolide\u003c\/a\u003e brighter than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sun\" title=\"Sun\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esun\u003c\/a\u003e that came out of the north and descended at an angle of about 41 degrees. The bright flash and the deafening sound of the fall were observed for 300 kilometres (190 mi) around the point of impact not far from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luchegorsk\" title=\"Luchegorsk\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuchegorsk\u003c\/a\u003e and approximately 440 km (270 mi) northeast of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladivostok\" title=\"Vladivostok\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVladivostok\u003c\/a\u003e. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km (20 mi) long, remained in the sky for several hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs the meteor, traveling at a speed of about 14 km\/s (8.7 mi\/s), entered the atmosphere, it began to break apart, and the fragments fell together. At an altitude of about 5.6 km (3.5 mi), the largest mass apparently broke up in a violent explosion called an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_burst\" title=\"Air burst\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eair burst\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOn November 20, 1957\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-stamps_3-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soviet_Union\" title=\"Soviet Union\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoviet Union\u003c\/a\u003e issued a stamp for the 10th anniversary of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite shower. It reproduces a painting by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Pyotr_Ivanovich_Medvedev\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\" class=\"new\" title=\"Pyotr Ivanovich Medvedev (page does not exist)\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eP. I. Medvedev\u003c\/a\u003e, a Soviet artist who witnessed the fall: he was sitting in his window starting a sketch when the fireball appeared, so he immediately began drawing what he saw.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37061843058850,"sku":"SIKHOTEALINSP20_02","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_7b33d875-50ef-4d79-815a-6005e4cf825f.jpg?v=1763229838"},{"product_id":"the-moon-ring-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-size-6-3-5","title":"Moon Ring - Genuine Lunar Meteorite Jewelry - Size 6 3\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoon Ring with center stone fashioned from the lunar meteorite NWA 11787 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRing Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 3\/4 US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon ring has been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Josh Eisler. Each ring has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two rings are exactly alike. The center stone for this ring was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The center stone is set in 14Kt solid Gold Ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite was found in Algeria by locals and purchased in Mauritania by TOP Meteorite in 2017. It has been classified at the University of New Mexico's Institute of Meteoritics and given the name NWA 11787 with classification Lunar Feldspathic Breccia and published in the Meteoritical Bulletin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone Official name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 11787\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eParen body:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Moon - this is material ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Ring with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown, set in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e14Kt Solid Gold, with double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthwest Africa 11787\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 11787\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 11787\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eMauritania \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 23.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e        \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 157 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).  \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Lunar meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 26 May 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 107:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 11787\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 11787)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMauritania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased in Mauritania by Dustin Dickens from anonymous meteorite hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Many visually identical appearing pieces, ranging from several kilograms to sub-gram fragments. Some pieces show a light-gray, remnant fusion crust on one or more faces, with most having no fusion crust. Saw cut reveals a fragmental breccia with white feldspathic clasts set in a dark-gray ground mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite is a polymict breccia of fragmental feldspathic, troctolitic and mafic lithologies, as well as fragmental pyroxene, olivine, plagioclase grains, and shock melt with vescicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) olivine Fa: 25.6±8.9, Fe\/Mn=95±18, n=13; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e26.2±8.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e6.2±2.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=52±4, n=7; subcalcic augite Fs\u003csub\u003e35.9±5.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e26.9±7.9\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=69±5, n=2; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e14.5±7.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.0±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=45±15, n=3; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.2±0.8\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; Shock melt (20 _m defocused electron beam, proxy for bulk meteorite composition): SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=42.9±0.4, TiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=0.11±0.05, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±4.0, Cr\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=0.10±0.05, MgO=5.1±3.3, FeO=3.3±2.0, MnO=0.05±0.05, CaO=16.6±1.6, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.37±0.06, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.04±0.00 (all wt%), n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21.25 g including a probe mount on deposit at \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e, Dustin Dickens holds the main mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB107\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMauritania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.6±8.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.2±8.8, 35.9±5.8, 14.5±7.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2±2.5, 26.9±7.9, 41.0±2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDustin Dickens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name DD-20; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37649589829794,"sku":"11787GR21_6.75_03","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_9d2e7628-ad08-4ff5-a97c-23f1b8687cac.jpg?v=1763233237"},{"product_id":"meteorite-bracelet-i-beautiful-damascus-steel-bracelet-meteorite-jewelry-1","title":"Meteorite Bracelet I Beautiful Damascus Steel Bracelet - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Carbon Steel mixed with Iron Meteorite Bracelet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set in Sterling Silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eof the oval shaped Damascus center piece: Approximately 25.5mm x 19mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron Meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThis center piece is a mix of C\u003c\/span\u003earbon steel and Iron meteorite\u003cspan\u003e to create this beautiful Damascus Steel bracelet that is set in Sterling Silver. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt contains 40 % Gibeon Iron meteorite and High Carbon tool steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"\u003eDamascus Steel bracelet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the mix of Iron meteorite and Carbon Steel set in Sterling Silver bracelet as shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGibeon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasic information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGibeon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear found:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1836\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNamibia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26 t\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassification\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  history:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMB 36  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(1966)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5th Edition  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ev. 7.1  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron, IVA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is 1 of 80 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Iron, IVA.  [show all]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIVA irons, and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWriteup from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMB 36:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarning: the following text was scanned and may contain character recognition errors. Refer to the original to be sure of accuracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[Description of paired specimen:]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDISCOVERY OF\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNICO\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eIRON METEORITE, SOUTH WEST AFRICA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eName:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNICO.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe place of fall or discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe farm of Nico near the railroad station of Asab, South West Africa; φ = 25°23' S, λ = 17°47\" E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate of fall or discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOUND, 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass and type:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIRON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of individual specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e25.2 kg and 9.5 kg \u0026lt;iron-shale\u0026gt;.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCircumstances of the fall or discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe meteorite was found by the aborigens probably on the site of the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSource:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReport of Dr. J. Zabringer (Heidelberg, Germany) in a letter, March 1, 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top 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Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron Meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThis center piece is a mix of C\u003c\/span\u003earbon steel and Iron meteorite\u003cspan\u003e to create this beautiful Damascus Steel bracelet that is set in Sterling Silver. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt contains 40 % Gibeon Iron meteorite and High Carbon tool steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eDamascus Steel bracelet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the mix of Iron meteorite and Carbon Steel set in Sterling Silver bracelet as shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGibeon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasic information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGibeon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear found:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1836\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNamibia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26 t\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassification\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  history:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMB 36  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(1966)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5th Edition  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ev. 7.1  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron, IVA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is 1 of 80 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Iron, IVA.  [show all]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIVA irons, and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWriteup from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMB 36:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarning: the following text was scanned and may contain character recognition errors. Refer to the original to be sure of accuracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[Description of paired specimen:]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDISCOVERY OF\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNICO\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eIRON METEORITE, SOUTH WEST AFRICA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eName:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNICO.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe place of fall or discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe farm of Nico near the railroad station of Asab, South West Africa; φ = 25°23' S, λ = 17°47\" E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate of fall or discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOUND, 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass and type:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIRON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of individual specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal weight:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e25.2 kg and 9.5 kg \u0026lt;iron-shale\u0026gt;.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCircumstances of the fall or discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe meteorite was found by the aborigens probably on the site of the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSource:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReport of Dr. J. Zabringer (Heidelberg, Germany) in a letter, March 1, 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top 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shown\u003c\/span\u003e, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"siteSub\" class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\" 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Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.75\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 6.7mm x 5mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial name: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted Moldavite Impact Glass \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eset in a Sterling Silver ring as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"siteSub\" class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\" 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Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.25\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 7.8mm x 5.8mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"noprint\" id=\"siteSub\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" id=\"mw-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"mw-parser-output\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"infobox\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\" scope=\"row\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"cs\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"cs\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"Origin\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"Properties\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"Use\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"reference\" 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Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 7.8mm x 5.9mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial name: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted Moldavite Impact Glass \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eset in a Sterling Silver ring as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\" lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"siteSub\" class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\" 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Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.75\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 8mm x 6mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial name: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted Moldavite Impact Glass \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eset in a Sterling Silver ring as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"siteSub\" class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\" 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Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.75\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 8mm x 6mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial 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class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"contentSub\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\" 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Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.75\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 7.8mm x 5.9mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"contentSub\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. Moldavite is also found to be compatible with borosilicate glass and can be fused to it with ease.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[5]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39690267852962,"sku":"MOLDSR21_6.75_09","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3b26a695-c65f-40b9-9801-59deb4b42e06.jpg?v=1763144362"},{"product_id":"moldavite-glass-beautiful-faceted-ring-size-7-jewelry","title":"MOLDAVITE Glass Beautiful Faceted Ring - Size 7 - Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFaceted Moldavite Glass set in Sterling Silver Ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e of the faceted Moldavite center piece:  approximately 7.8mm x 5.8mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTektite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCzechoslovakia Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial name: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted Moldavite Impact Glass \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eset in a Sterling Silver ring as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bodyContent\" class=\"mw-body-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"siteSub\" class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"noprint\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mw-content-text\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"infobox\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite from Besednice,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormula\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(repeating unit)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmorphous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMohs scalehardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiaphaneity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpaque, translucent, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.32 to 2.38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptical properties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefractive index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.48 to 1.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirefringence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePleochroism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbsent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVltavín\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is an olive-green or dull greenish\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evitreous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstance possibly formed by a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries),\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Artemieva2002_2-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich would make it one kind of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. They were introduced to the scientific public for the first time in 1786 as “chrysolites” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by professor Josef Mayer of Prague University, read at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “moldavite” derived from the town of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoldauthein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Czech:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"cs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTýn nad Vltavou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) - now in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCzech Republic), from where the first described pieces came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoldavite's bottle-green\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eglass\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolour led to its being commonly called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteillen-stein\u003c\/i\u003e, and at one time it was regarded as an artificial product, but this view is opposed to the fact that no remains of glassworks are found in the neighbourhood of its occurrence; moreover, pieces of the substance are widely distributed in Middle to Upper\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiocene\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand younger\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efluvial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;clays\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravelly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esands\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBohemia\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1900,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eF. E. Suess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epointed out that the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egravel-size moldavites exhibited curious pittings and wrinkles on the surface, which could not be due to the action of water, but resembled the characteristic markings on many meteorites. Boldly attributing the material to a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosmic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorigin, he regarded moldavites as a special type of meteorite for which he proposed the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etektite. However, for a long time, it was generally believed to be a variety of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobsidian. Because of their difficult fusibility, extremely low water content, and its chemical composition, the current overwhelming consensus among earth scientists is that moldavites were formed about 14.7 million years ago during the impact of a giant meteorite in present-day\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNördlinger Ries. Splatters of material that was melted by the impact cooled while they were actually airborne and most fell in Bohemia. Currently, moldavites have been found in an area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TrnkaOther2002a_3-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsotope\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalysis of samples of moldavites have shown a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eberyllium-10isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (australites) and Ivory Coast tektites (ivorites). Their similarity in beryllium-10 isotope composition indicates that moldavites, australites, and ivorites consist of near surface and loosely consolidated terrestrial sediments melted by hypervelocity impacts.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-SerefiddinOther2006a_4-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99% of all moldavite finds have come from the South Bohemian localities, 1% were found in South Moravian localities. Only tens of pieces were found in the Lusatian area (near Dresden), Cheb basin area (West Bohemia) and Northern Austria (near Radessen). Principal occurrences of moldavites in Bohemia are associated with Tertiary sediments of the České Budějovice and Třeboň Basins. The most prominent localities are concentrated in a NW-SE strip along the western margin of the České Budějovice Basin. The majority of these occurrences are bound to the Vrábče Member and Koroseky Sandy Gravel. Prominent localities in the Třeboň Basin are bound to gravels and sands of the Domanín Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Moravia, moldavite occurrences are restricted to an area roughly bounded by the towns of Třebíč, Znojmo and Brno. The colour of Moravian moldavites usually differs from their Bohemian counterparts, as it tends to be brownish. Taking into account the number of pieces found, Moravian localities are considerably less productive than the Bohemian ones; however, the average weight of the moldavites found is much higher. The oldest (primary) moldavite-bearing sediments lie between Slavice and Třebíč. The majority of other localities in southern Moravia are associated with sediments of Miocene as well as Pleistocene rivers that flowed across this area more or less to the southeast, similar to the present streams of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJihlava,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOslava\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJevišovka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Properties\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chemical formula of moldavite is SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e(+Al\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e). Its properties are similar to that of other types of glass, and its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMohs hardness\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5.5. Moldavite can be transparent or translucent with a mossy green color, with swirls and bubbles accentuating its mossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Use\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe total amount of moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are typically two grades of moldavite: high quality, often referred to as museum grade, and regular grade. Museum and regular grade moldavites can be told apart by their appearance. The regular grade pieces are usually darker and more saturated in their green colour, and the surface is seen as closely spaced pitting or weathering. This type sometimes appears to have been broken apart from a larger chunk. 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Early neolithic tribes used the readymade glass to knapp tools, and later the Egyptians valued the golden glass so highly, it was frequently used as the centerpiece in royal jewelry. The location and existence of the glass was lost to history, until it was rediscovered in 1932 by P. Clayton while he was on expedition to survey the area. 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Early neolithic tribes used the readymade glass to knapp tools, and later the Egyptians valued the golden glass so highly, it was frequently used as the centerpiece in royal jewelry. The location and existence of the glass was lost to history, until it was rediscovered in 1932 by P. Clayton while he was on expedition to survey the area. 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The glass is now sold by a small group of meteorite dealers and collectors, but is generally not available for purchase outside of these niche markets. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 lang=\"en\" class=\"firstHeading\" id=\"firstHeading\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-body-content\" id=\"bodyContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-content-ltr\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" id=\"mw-content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-parser-output\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40013602947234,"sku":"LIBYANGLASSP21_12","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_ac103919-e3a0-49b2-a50d-d57bfd1749e6.jpg?v=1763140737"},{"product_id":"copy-of-beautiful-etched-muonionalusta-meteorite-ring-i-size-7-75-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Beautiful Etched MUONIONALUSTA Meteorite Ring I Size 7.75 - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched Muonionalusta Iron Meteorite set in Sterling Silver Ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe center piece dimensions are approximately 11.5 mm x 11.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7.75\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron-fine Octahedrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1906\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown. 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These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muonionalusta\u003cbr\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear found: \u003c\/strong\u003e1906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweden \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 20  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1961)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron-fine octahedrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5th Edition  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ev. 7.1  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron, IVA\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 79 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Iron, IVA.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Iron meteorites, IVA irons, and Metal-rich meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWriteup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 20:\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: the following text was scanned and may contain character recognition errors. Refer to the original to be sure of accuracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMUONIONALUSTA II\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kitkiojöki, Norrbotten; 67°46'N, 23°15'E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOUND, August 15, 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIRON, octahedrite of fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 specimen, weight about 15 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorite was discovered during the earthwork at a building site about 8 km to the east-southeast of the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eplace where the Muon­ionalusta I\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eiron meteorite was found in 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 20:\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: the following text was scanned and may contain character recognition errors. Refer to the original to be sure of accuracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMUONIONALUSTA I\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ereads: 67°54'N; 20°18'E\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eshould read: 67°48'N; 23°6'8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: List of meteorites and corrections made by K. Fredriksson (Stockholm) and received by E.L.Krinov in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDecember 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 28:\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: the following text was scanned and may contain character recognition errors. Refer to the original to be sure of accuracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCOVERY OF \u003cem\u003eMUONIONALUSTA III \u003c\/em\u003eIRON METEORITE, SWEDEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eMUONIONALUSTA III.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe place of fall or discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e:  About 3.5 km ENE of the village of Kitkiojoki, Sweden; φ = 67°47'N; λ = 23°21'E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of fall or discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e: FOUND, June 7, 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass and type\u003c\/strong\u003e: IRON; octahedrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of individual specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.20 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircumstances of the fall or discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e:  The meteorite was found by Mr. Carl Henriksson in excavated material used\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efor the construction of a causeway. The meteorite is now in the possession of the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Stockholm, Sweden).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e: Report of Dr. F. E. 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Ring size 5.75.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Henbury iron meteorite has Thirteen distinct craters that were discovered in 1931 near the Finke River Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. The largest being about 150 meters in diameter. Many meteorites were discovered outside and a few inside the craters. The largest specimen weighs 181 kilograms. The fall occurred about 5,000 years ago, and was probably witnessed by the Aborigines tribe in the area. Natives call this place \"Sun Walk Fire Devil Rock.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring shows the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstatten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e which is indicative of a cooling process that takes millions of years. This very slow cooling and crystallization of two different iron-nickel alloys within the cores of larger asteroids is the only place in the universe these patterns are known to form. These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1958)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e         \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e       \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 321 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092700246178,"sku":"MUONIONALUSTASR21_5.75_11","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_24057e99-978a-4a14-8575-9003482a7685.jpg?v=1763089353"},{"product_id":"copy-of-etched-henbury-meteorite-ring-i-size-6-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Etched HENBURY Meteorite Ring I Size 6 - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched Henbury Iron Meteorite set in Sterling Silver Ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe center piece dimensions are approximately 11.5 mm x 11.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1931\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHenbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown. Ring size 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Henbury iron meteorite has Thirteen distinct craters that were discovered in 1931 near the Finke River Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. The largest being about 150 meters in diameter. Many meteorites were discovered outside and a few inside the craters. The largest specimen weighs 181 kilograms. The fall occurred about 5,000 years ago, and was probably witnessed by the Aborigines tribe in the area. Natives call this place \"Sun Walk Fire Devil Rock.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring shows the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstatten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e which is indicative of a cooling process that takes millions of years. This very slow cooling and crystallization of two different iron-nickel alloys within the cores of larger asteroids is the only place in the universe these patterns are known to form. These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1958)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e         \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e       \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 321 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092740845730,"sku":"MUONIONALUSTASR21_6_09","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_39a26771-fee9-4cec-9ded-6bc7dae92ead.jpg?v=1763088550"},{"product_id":"etched-henbury-meteorite-ring-i-size-6-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Etched HENBURY Meteorite Ring I Size 6 - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched Henbury Iron Meteorite set in Sterling Silver Ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe center piece dimensions are approximately 11.5 mm x 11.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1931\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHenbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown. Ring size 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Henbury iron meteorite has Thirteen distinct craters that were discovered in 1931 near the Finke River Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. The largest being about 150 meters in diameter. Many meteorites were discovered outside and a few inside the craters. The largest specimen weighs 181 kilograms. The fall occurred about 5,000 years ago, and was probably witnessed by the Aborigines tribe in the area. Natives call this place \"Sun Walk Fire Devil Rock.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring shows the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstatten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e which is indicative of a cooling process that takes millions of years. This very slow cooling and crystallization of two different iron-nickel alloys within the cores of larger asteroids is the only place in the universe these patterns are known to form. These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1958)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e         \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e       \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 321 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092747727010,"sku":"MUONIONALUSTASR21_6_010","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_24c6fe5d-fd52-4d7d-9630-ab79a0274adc.jpg?v=1763087634"},{"product_id":"henbury-meteorite-ring-i-size-6-75-meteorite-jewelry","title":"HENBURY Meteorite Ring I Size 6.75 - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched Henbury Iron Meteorite set in Sterling Silver Ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe center piece dimensions are approximately 11.5 mm x 11.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1931\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHenbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown. Ring size 6.75.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Henbury iron meteorite has Thirteen distinct craters that were discovered in 1931 near the Finke River Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. The largest being about 150 meters in diameter. Many meteorites were discovered outside and a few inside the craters. The largest specimen weighs 181 kilograms. The fall occurred about 5,000 years ago, and was probably witnessed by the Aborigines tribe in the area. Natives call this place \"Sun Walk Fire Devil Rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring shows the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstatten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e which is indicative of a cooling process that takes millions of years. This very slow cooling and crystallization of two different iron-nickel alloys within the cores of larger asteroids is the only place in the universe these patterns are known to form. These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1958)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e         \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e       \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 321 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092752576674,"sku":"MUONIONALUSTASR21_6.75_08","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_97ebba15-7525-4930-ac13-2f9253de5310.jpg?v=1763086810"},{"product_id":"henbury-meteorite-ring-i-size-6-75-meteorite-jewelry-1","title":"HENBURY Meteorite Ring I Size 6.75 - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched Henbury Iron Meteorite set in Sterling Silver Ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe center piece dimensions are approximately 11.5 mm x 11.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1931\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHenbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown. Ring size 6.75.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Henbury iron meteorite has Thirteen distinct craters that were discovered in 1931 near the Finke River Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. The largest being about 150 meters in diameter. Many meteorites were discovered outside and a few inside the craters. The largest specimen weighs 181 kilograms. The fall occurred about 5,000 years ago, and was probably witnessed by the Aborigines tribe in the area. Natives call this place \"Sun Walk Fire Devil Rock.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring shows the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstatten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e which is indicative of a cooling process that takes millions of years. This very slow cooling and crystallization of two different iron-nickel alloys within the cores of larger asteroids is the only place in the universe these patterns are known to form. These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1958)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e         \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e        \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 321 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092757229730,"sku":"MUONIONALUSTASR21_6.75_07","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_bd1a86d6-2fff-46e6-817d-9d09f28a8ba0.jpg?v=1763085801"},{"product_id":"henbury-meteorite-ring-i-size-6-75-meteorite-jewelry-2","title":"HENBURY Meteorite Ring I Size 7 - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched Henbury Iron Meteorite set in Sterling Silver Ring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe center piece dimensions are approximately 11.5 mm x 11.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1931\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHenbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown. Ring size 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Henbury iron meteorite has Thirteen distinct craters that were discovered in 1931 near the Finke River Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. The largest being about 150 meters in diameter. Many meteorites were discovered outside and a few inside the craters. The largest specimen weighs 181 kilograms. The fall occurred about 5,000 years ago, and was probably witnessed by the Aborigines tribe in the area. Natives call this place \"Sun Walk Fire Devil Rock.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring shows the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstatten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e which is indicative of a cooling process that takes millions of years. This very slow cooling and crystallization of two different iron-nickel alloys within the cores of larger asteroids is the only place in the universe these patterns are known to form. These unique Widmanstätten patterns are only found in iron meteorites and the planetary and asteroidal cores where they are formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e etched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite set in Sterling Silver ring as shown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenbury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Henbury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAustralia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1958)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e         \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e        \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 321 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40092763488418,"sku":"MUONIONALUSTASR21_6.75_06","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_6dc637b6-f6e9-4792-9276-d106c3392095.jpg?v=1763084816"},{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-pendant-meteorite-jewelry-sterling-silver-6","title":"SIKHOTE-ALIN Meteorite Pendant - Meteorite Jewelry - Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003cspan\u003e Meteorite Beautiful Pendant \u003c\/span\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28.4mm x 15.4mm x 5.5mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 35\u003c\/span\u003emm x 15.4mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.5\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron, IIAB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFall date\u003c\/b\u003e‎: ‎1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Sikhote-Alin meteorite set in sterling silver pendant as shown with signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear fell:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRussia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 140 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIAB.  \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt around 10:30 on 12 February 1947, eyewitnesses in the \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Sikhote-Alin Mountains\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sikhote-Alin_Mountains\"\u003eSikhote-Alin Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Primorsky Krai\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Primorsky_Krai\"\u003ePrimorye\u003c\/a\u003e, Soviet Union, observed a large \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Bolide\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bolide\"\u003ebolide\u003c\/a\u003e brighter than the \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Sun\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sun\"\u003esun\u003c\/a\u003e that came out of the north and descended at an angle of about 41 degrees. The bright flash and the deafening sound of the fall were observed for 300 kilometres (190 mi) around the point of impact not far from \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Luchegorsk\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luchegorsk\"\u003eLuchegorsk\u003c\/a\u003e and approximately 440 km (270 mi) northeast of \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Vladivostok\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladivostok\"\u003eVladivostok\u003c\/a\u003e. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km (20 mi) long, remained in the sky for several hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs the meteor, traveling at a speed of about 14 km\/s (8.7 mi\/s), entered the atmosphere, it began to break apart, and the fragments fell together. At an altitude of about 5.6 km (3.5 mi), the largest mass apparently broke up in a violent explosion called an \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Air burst\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_burst\"\u003eair burst\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOn November 20, 1957\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-stamps_3-0\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e the \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Soviet Union\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soviet_Union\"\u003eSoviet Union\u003c\/a\u003e issued a stamp for the 10th anniversary of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite shower. It reproduces a painting by \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Pyotr Ivanovich Medvedev (page does not exist)\" class=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Pyotr_Ivanovich_Medvedev\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\"\u003eP. I. Medvedev\u003c\/a\u003e, a Soviet artist who witnessed the fall: he was sitting in his window starting a sketch when the fireball appeared, so he immediately began drawing what he saw.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40170405331106,"sku":"SIKHOTEALINSP21_02","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_4_184e6ad3-20e0-4621-9a59-255125c815fb.jpg?v=1763230452"},{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-pendant-meteorite-jewelry-sterling-silver-8","title":"SIKHOTE-ALIN Meteorite Pendant - Meteorite Jewelry - Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003cspan\u003e Meteorite Beautiful Pendant \u003c\/span\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eof the pendant not including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 34.4mm x 12.5mm x 12.1mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eof the pendant including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 42\u003c\/span\u003emm x 12.5mm x\u003cspan\u003e 12.1\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron, IIAB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFall date\u003c\/b\u003e‎: ‎1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Sikhote-Alin meteorite set in sterling silver pendant as shown with signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear fell:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRussia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 140 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIAB.  \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt around 10:30 on 12 February 1947, eyewitnesses in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sikhote-Alin_Mountains\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sikhote-Alin Mountains\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSikhote-Alin Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Primorsky_Krai\" title=\"Primorsky Krai\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrimorye\u003c\/a\u003e, Soviet Union, observed a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bolide\" title=\"Bolide\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ebolide\u003c\/a\u003e brighter than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sun\" title=\"Sun\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esun\u003c\/a\u003e that came out of the north and descended at an angle of about 41 degrees. The bright flash and the deafening sound of the fall were observed for 300 kilometres (190 mi) around the point of impact not far from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luchegorsk\" title=\"Luchegorsk\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuchegorsk\u003c\/a\u003e and approximately 440 km (270 mi) northeast of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladivostok\" title=\"Vladivostok\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVladivostok\u003c\/a\u003e. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km (20 mi) long, remained in the sky for several hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs the meteor, traveling at a speed of about 14 km\/s (8.7 mi\/s), entered the atmosphere, it began to break apart, and the fragments fell together. At an altitude of about 5.6 km (3.5 mi), the largest mass apparently broke up in a violent explosion called an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_burst\" title=\"Air burst\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eair burst\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOn November 20, 1957\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-stamps_3-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soviet_Union\" title=\"Soviet Union\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoviet Union\u003c\/a\u003e issued a stamp for the 10th anniversary of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite shower. It reproduces a painting by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Pyotr_Ivanovich_Medvedev\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\" class=\"new\" title=\"Pyotr Ivanovich Medvedev (page does not exist)\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eP. I. Medvedev\u003c\/a\u003e, a Soviet artist who witnessed the fall: he was sitting in his window starting a sketch when the fireball appeared, so he immediately began drawing what he saw.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40170462970018,"sku":"SIKHOTEALINSP21_04","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_24239b2d-fb36-4bf5-84db-53e7510536cd.jpg?v=1763227977"},{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-pendant-meteorite-jewelry-sterling-silver-10","title":"SIKHOTE-ALIN Meteorite Pendant - Meteorite Jewelry - Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003cspan\u003e Meteorite Beautiful Pendant \u003c\/span\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eof the pendant not including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30.5mm x 14.5mm x 12.2mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eof the pendant including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 38.4\u003c\/span\u003emm x 14.5mm x\u003cspan\u003e 12.2\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron, IIAB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFall date\u003c\/b\u003e‎: ‎1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Sikhote-Alin meteorite set in sterling silver pendant as shown with signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Sikhote-Alin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear fell:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRussia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23 t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 140 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIAB.  \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIIAB irons,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIron meteorites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal-rich meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt around 10:30 on 12 February 1947, eyewitnesses in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sikhote-Alin_Mountains\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sikhote-Alin Mountains\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSikhote-Alin Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Primorsky_Krai\" title=\"Primorsky Krai\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrimorye\u003c\/a\u003e, Soviet Union, observed a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bolide\" title=\"Bolide\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ebolide\u003c\/a\u003e brighter than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sun\" title=\"Sun\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esun\u003c\/a\u003e that came out of the north and descended at an angle of about 41 degrees. The bright flash and the deafening sound of the fall were observed for 300 kilometres (190 mi) around the point of impact not far from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luchegorsk\" title=\"Luchegorsk\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLuchegorsk\u003c\/a\u003e and approximately 440 km (270 mi) northeast of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vladivostok\" title=\"Vladivostok\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVladivostok\u003c\/a\u003e. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km (20 mi) long, remained in the sky for several hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAs the meteor, traveling at a speed of about 14 km\/s (8.7 mi\/s), entered the atmosphere, it began to break apart, and the fragments fell together. At an altitude of about 5.6 km (3.5 mi), the largest mass apparently broke up in a violent explosion called an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_burst\" title=\"Air burst\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eair burst\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOn November 20, 1957\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-stamps_3-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soviet_Union\" title=\"Soviet Union\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoviet Union\u003c\/a\u003e issued a stamp for the 10th anniversary of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite shower. It reproduces a painting by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Pyotr_Ivanovich_Medvedev\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\" class=\"new\" title=\"Pyotr Ivanovich Medvedev (page does not exist)\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eP. I. Medvedev\u003c\/a\u003e, a Soviet artist who witnessed the fall: he was sitting in his window starting a sketch when the fireball appeared, so he immediately began drawing what he saw.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40170503012514,"sku":"SIKHOTEALINSP21_06","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_3e4dc221-99df-4802-a27f-b5e860da3c92.jpg?v=1763229111"},{"product_id":"sericho-pallasite-meteorite-beautiful-silver-pendant-meteorite-jewelry","title":"SERICHO Pallasite Meteorite Beautiful Silver Pendant - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSericho Pallasite Meteorite Beautiful Pendant \u003c\/span\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pendant measurement is approximately 31 mm x 15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal length with the bail is approximately 37.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSericho was found in 2016 by two brothers who were searching for their camels. Camel herders have known about the strange rocks for decades. The olivine crystals in the meteorite are embedded in a nickel-iron matrix, which is believed, comes from the formation of a planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallasite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Approved:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful Sericho Pallasite Meteorite pendant in Sterling Silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSericho Pallasite Meteorite pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eI offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSericho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Sericho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eKenya \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePallasite\u003c\/b\u003e    [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 46 approved meteorites classified as Pallasite.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Metal-rich meteorites, Pallasites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 3 Aug 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 106:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSericho\u003c\/strong\u003e        1°5’41.16\"N, 39°6’8.30\"E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eEastern, Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Pallasite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: In 2016, two brothers were searching for their camels and came across several large, dense stones west of the village of Habaswein and south of Sericho, Kenya. There are no rocks in this area, so they decided they were meteorites. They spent several weeks collecting them with engine hoists and moving them to their homes in Habaswein. Though recognized as meteorites in 2016, the masses had been known to camel-herders for decades. One village elder said that as a child, he and his brothers would play on top of the stones. In early January 2017, Michael Farmer received an email showing a photo of “giant pallasite” weighing 107 kg. He traveled to Nairobi and purchased this stone. Two weeks later he returned to Kenya with Moritz Karl and traveled to Habaswein. Here they were shown more than one ton of specimens stacked in the courtyards of two house compounds. To date, more than 2800 kg has been found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: To date, masses ranging from \u0026lt;1 to 500 kg have been found in a strewnfield \u0026gt;45 km long, starting several km west of Habaswein and south of Sericho in Isiolo County. The smaller pieces were found nearer to Habaswein, but still in Isiolo County. The villagers continue to find pieces, mostly on the surface. The majority of the pieces are \u0026gt;50 kg. The meteorites found on the surface show minimal weathering, with patches of fusion crust on the metal. Most stones are blocky, exhibiting a few broad regmaplypts. Several flight-oriented specimens were found, including a 129 kg and two 16 kg stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slices from several stones show similar metal\/olivine ratio, averaging near 70 areal% olivine and \u0026lt;1 areal % chromite. One 15 × 21 cm slice shows regions with ~95 areal% olivine. Olivine grains are largely rounded, less commonly euhedral, and gemmy green to orange. Grains are typically 0.5 to 1 cm across, though a few range up to 4 cm. One slice shows a 5-cm cruciform-shaped chromite. Metal is dominated by swathing kamacite around the olivine, with pockets of dark-etching plessite. Rare metal-rich regions show well-developed Widmanstätten pattern. Accessory troilite and schreiberstite. No large metal veins or metallic masses have been seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (L. Garvie, A. Wittmann, D. Schrader, \u003cem\u003eASU\u003c\/em\u003e) Olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e12.3±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO=57.4±5.4, Cr\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=0.03±0.01, n=15; kamacite Ni=7.1±0.6 wt%, Co=0.81±0.02 wt%, P=0.06±0.02 wt%, n=17; and schreibersite (Fe\u003csub\u003e1.51\u003c\/sub\u003eNi\u003csub\u003e1.45\u003c\/sub\u003eCo\u003csub\u003e0.01\u003c\/sub\u003e)P, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pallasite, low weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 g at \u003cem\u003eASU\u003c\/em\u003e; \u0026gt;1600 kg with Michael Farmer, Thomas \u003cem\u003eStrope\u003c\/em\u003e, and Moritz Karl; 143 g, 129 kg, and 23 kg stones at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum; 1344 g at \u003cem\u003eMNHNP\u003c\/em\u003e (two stones of 694 and 650 g); another 82 kg with an anonymous owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB106\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHabaswein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°5'41.16\"N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39°6'8.30\"E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2800 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePallasite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.3±0.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL. Garvie, A. Wittmann, D. Schrader, ASU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichael Farmer, Moritz Karl, Thomas Strope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinder:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanonymous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmitted by L. Garvie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40423229980834,"sku":"SERICHOSP21_04","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/white-Photoroom_1527e6e3-5b9a-4963-8423-8ffe5c0cb437.jpg?v=1760406867"},{"product_id":"sericho-pallasite-meteorite-beautiful-silver-pendant-meteorite-jewelry-7","title":"SERICHO Pallasite Meteorite Beautiful Silver Pendant - Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSericho Pallasite Meteorite Beautiful Pendant \u003c\/span\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pendant measurement is approximately 23.6 mm x 15.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal length with the bail is approximately 29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSericho was found in 2016 by two brothers who were searching for their camels. Camel herders have known about the strange rocks for decades. The olivine crystals in the meteorite are embedded in a nickel-iron matrix, which is believed, comes from the formation of a planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallasite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Approved:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful Sericho Pallasite Meteorite pendant in Sterling Silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSericho Pallasite Meteorite pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eset in Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSericho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Sericho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eKenya \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePallasite\u003c\/b\u003e    [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 46 approved meteorites classified as Pallasite.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Metal-rich meteorites, Pallasites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 3 Aug 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 106:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSericho\u003c\/strong\u003e        1°5’41.16\"N, 39°6’8.30\"E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eEastern, Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Pallasite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: In 2016, two brothers were searching for their camels and came across several large, dense stones west of the village of Habaswein and south of Sericho, Kenya. There are no rocks in this area, so they decided they were meteorites. They spent several weeks collecting them with engine hoists and moving them to their homes in Habaswein. Though recognized as meteorites in 2016, the masses had been known to camel-herders for decades. One village elder said that as a child, he and his brothers would play on top of the stones. In early January 2017, Michael Farmer received an email showing a photo of “giant pallasite” weighing 107 kg. He traveled to Nairobi and purchased this stone. Two weeks later he returned to Kenya with Moritz Karl and traveled to Habaswein. Here they were shown more than one ton of specimens stacked in the courtyards of two house compounds. To date, more than 2800 kg has been found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: To date, masses ranging from \u0026lt;1 to 500 kg have been found in a strewnfield \u0026gt;45 km long, starting several km west of Habaswein and south of Sericho in Isiolo County. The smaller pieces were found nearer to Habaswein, but still in Isiolo County. The villagers continue to find pieces, mostly on the surface. The majority of the pieces are \u0026gt;50 kg. The meteorites found on the surface show minimal weathering, with patches of fusion crust on the metal. Most stones are blocky, exhibiting a few broad regmaplypts. Several flight-oriented specimens were found, including a 129 kg and two 16 kg stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slices from several stones show similar metal\/olivine ratio, averaging near 70 areal% olivine and \u0026lt;1 areal % chromite. One 15 × 21 cm slice shows regions with ~95 areal% olivine. Olivine grains are largely rounded, less commonly euhedral, and gemmy green to orange. Grains are typically 0.5 to 1 cm across, though a few range up to 4 cm. One slice shows a 5-cm cruciform-shaped chromite. Metal is dominated by swathing kamacite around the olivine, with pockets of dark-etching plessite. Rare metal-rich regions show well-developed Widmanstätten pattern. Accessory troilite and schreiberstite. No large metal veins or metallic masses have been seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (L. Garvie, A. Wittmann, D. Schrader, \u003cem\u003eASU\u003c\/em\u003e) Olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e12.3±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO=57.4±5.4, Cr\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=0.03±0.01, n=15; kamacite Ni=7.1±0.6 wt%, Co=0.81±0.02 wt%, P=0.06±0.02 wt%, n=17; and schreibersite (Fe\u003csub\u003e1.51\u003c\/sub\u003eNi\u003csub\u003e1.45\u003c\/sub\u003eCo\u003csub\u003e0.01\u003c\/sub\u003e)P, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pallasite, low weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 g at \u003cem\u003eASU\u003c\/em\u003e; \u0026gt;1600 kg with Michael Farmer, Thomas \u003cem\u003eStrope\u003c\/em\u003e, and Moritz Karl; 143 g, 129 kg, and 23 kg stones at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum; 1344 g at \u003cem\u003eMNHNP\u003c\/em\u003e (two stones of 694 and 650 g); another 82 kg with an anonymous owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB106\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHabaswein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°5'41.16\"N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39°6'8.30\"E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2800 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePallasite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.3±0.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL. Garvie, A. Wittmann, D. Schrader, ASU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichael Farmer, Moritz Karl, Thomas Strope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinder:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanonymous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmitted by L. Garvie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40423638859938,"sku":"SERICHOSP21_11","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/white-Photoroom_copy.jpg?v=1760405785"},{"product_id":"the-moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Osiris Moon Crater Pendant I Genuine Lunar Meteorite Necklace - 14Kt Gold Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsiris Pendant - TOUAT 005 14K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsiris is a tiny lunar volcanic crater in the southeastern part of the Mare Serenitatis in our beautiful moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17.4mm x 17.4mm x 2.45mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 27.4mm x 17.4mm x 5.81mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e TOUAT 005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold. 14K Gold solid chain is available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14K Gold Pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003cbr\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e    [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Lunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the Erg Chech 002 find locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":40673232027810,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":40673231995042,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_GSP_01","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/TOUAT005_21_GSP_01bcopy.jpg?v=1629582964"},{"product_id":"the-moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-3","title":"Moon Pendant - Genuine Lunar Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsiris Pendant - TOUAT 005 14K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsiris is a tiny lunar volcanic crater in the southeastern part of the Mare Serenitatis in our beautiful moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22.9mm x 22.7mm x 2.82mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 33.12\u003c\/span\u003emm x 22.7mm x\u003cspan\u003e 6.2\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTOUAT 005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14K Gold Pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErg Chech 002\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":40747490410658,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_GMP_04","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":40747490443426,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_GMP_04 Chain","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/TOUAT005_21_GMP_04bcopy.jpg?v=1630174524"},{"product_id":"the-moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-6","title":"Osiris Moon Crater Pendant I Genuine Lunar Meteorite Necklace - 14Kt Gold Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsiris Pendant - TOUAT 005 14K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsiris is a tiny lunar volcanic crater in the southeastern part of the Mare Serenitatis in our beautiful moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22.9mm x 22.7mm x 2.82mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 33.12\u003c\/span\u003emm x 22.7mm x\u003cspan\u003e 6.2\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTOUAT 005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14K Gold Pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErg Chech 002\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":40748396609698,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_GMP_07","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":40748396675234,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_GMP_07 Chain","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/PhotoRoom_20231127_165956.jpg?v=1701286521"},{"product_id":"the-moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-9","title":"Moon Pendant - Genuine Lunar Meteorite Jewelry - 14Kt Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19.87 mm x 12.39 mm x 2.73 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28.64\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emm x 12.39 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.27 \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon pendant has been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Josh Eisler. Each pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 14K Gold Pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOUAT 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErg Chech 002\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":41169739776162,"sku":"NWA12952GP21_02","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":41169739808930,"sku":"NWA12952GP21_02withchain","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_6ef05379-6933-4d70-9048-ce5cf752d5af.jpg?v=1762894243"},{"product_id":"the-moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-10","title":"Moon Pendant - Genuine Lunar Meteorite Jewelry - 14Kt Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite NWA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTouat 005 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19.87 mm x 12.39 mm x 2.73 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28.64\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emm x 12.39 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.27 \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon pendant has been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Josh Eisler. Each pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14K Gold Pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 109\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2021)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 365 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Lunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the Erg Chech 002 find locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":41169792499874,"sku":"NWA12592GP21_03","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":41169792532642,"sku":"NWA12952GP21_03withchain","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/Transparent.jpg?v=1762895900"},{"product_id":"martian-pendant-genuine-mars-meteorite-jewelry-14kt-gold-2","title":"Martian Meteorite Pendant - Genuine Mars Meteorite Jewelry - 14Kt Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e Martian Pendant - set in 14Kt gold this pendant features a genuine martian meteorite center stone. Center stone is hand crafted in the US from the martian shergottite meteorite NWA 10441. Chain not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19.45 mm x 9.89 mm x 2.3 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 25.13 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 9.89 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.14. \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHERGOTTITE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MARS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A 14Kt gold pendant featuring a piece of Mars ejected by a meteorite impacting the surface of the Red Planet and hurling it to Earth. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeautiful pendant features a unique center stone from the planet Mars. The center stone has been hand crafted and assembled in the US. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from Mars and recovered by nomads in the Sahara desert. This beautiful martian meteorite was partially melted during the impact that ejected it, and sometimes small vesicles can be seen on the surface of the stone. This is not a flaw but rather a feature of the meteorite. This meteorite was found in the Western Sahara by locals and purchased there by D. Dickens and his partner while on expedition in 2015. It has been classified at the University of New Mexico's Institute of Meteoritics and given the name NWA 10441 with classification Martian Shergottite and published in the Meteoritical Bulletin.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a lovely pendant with center stone hand carved from of a piece of the SNC group of martian meteorites known as the \"Shergottites\" with the specific name given to this particular group of shergottite meteorites all found in the same area is NWA 10441. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 10441 Martian Meteorite Specimen set in a 14K gold pendant as shown, signed Certificate of Authenticity, shipping\/storage membrane box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthwest Africa 10441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 10441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 10441\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 239 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 104\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2015)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 185 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Martian (shergottite).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Martian meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 26 Dec 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 104:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 10441\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 10441)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: April 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by team eegooblago (Brahim Tahiri, Dustin Dickens and Sean Tutorow) while on expedition in Northwest Africa and Western Sahara in April and May 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Six indentical appearing stones with no fusion crust. Saw-cut surfaces show an intergranular mix of light-green pyroxene and maskelynite. Dark colored melt veins and pockets are prominent, with most showing significant vesiculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists of ~50% pyroxene, ~30% maskelynite, and ~15% shock melt. Pyroxenes show igneous zoning, and some are partially melted from shock. Shock melt domains are up to 1 cm wide and many contain vesicles 1-3 mm in diameter. All plagioclase has been transformed to maskelynite. Fe-sulfide, Ti-magnetite, ilmenite, and silica observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Pigeonite Fs\u003csub\u003e49.5±9.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e15.7±3.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=36±3, n=31; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e28.4±6.7\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e33.3±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=32±3, n=33; maskelynite An\u003csub\u003e53.8±1.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e44.2±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e2.1±0.7.\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Martian (shergottite).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.5 g including a probe mount on deposit at \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e, Sean Tutorow holds the main mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB104\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP April 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238.79\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.5±9.2, 28.4±6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7±3.3, 33.3±2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eID:  10441GP190121_04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42060625608929,"sku":"NWA14041GP21_02","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_14.jpg?v=1762893379"},{"product_id":"martian-pendant-genuine-mars-meteorite-jewelry-14kt-gold-3","title":"Martian Meteorite Pendant - Genuine Mars Meteorite Jewelry - 14Kt Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e Martian Pendant - set in 14Kt gold this pendant features a genuine martian meteorite center stone. Center stone is hand crafted in the US from the martian shergottite meteorite NWA 10441. Chain not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19.45 mm x 9.89 mm x 2.3 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 25.13 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 9.89 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.14. \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SHERGOTTITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MARS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A 14Kt gold pendant featuring a piece of Mars ejected by a meteorite impacting the surface of the Red Planet and hurling it to Earth. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeautiful pendant features a unique center stone from the planet Mars. The center stone has been hand crafted and assembled in the US. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from Mars and recovered by nomads in the Sahara desert. This beautiful martian meteorite was partially melted during the impact that ejected it, and sometimes small vesicles can be seen on the surface of the stone. This is not a flaw but rather a feature of the meteorite. This meteorite was found in the Western Sahara by locals and purchased there by D. Dickens and his partner while on expedition in 2015. It has been classified at the University of New Mexico's Institute of Meteoritics and given the name NWA 10441 with classification Martian Shergottite and published in the Meteoritical Bulletin.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a lovely pendant with center stone hand carved from of a piece of the SNC group of martian meteorites known as the \"Shergottites\" with the specific name given to this particular group of shergottite meteorites all found in the same area is NWA 10441. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 10441 Martian Meteorite Specimen set in a 14K gold pendant as shown, signed Certificate of Authenticity, shipping\/storage membrane box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthwest Africa 10441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 10441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 10441\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e239 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 104\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2015)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/b\u003e    [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 185 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Martian (shergottite).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Martian meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 26 Dec 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 104:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 10441\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 10441)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: April 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by team eegooblago (Brahim Tahiri, Dustin Dickens and Sean Tutorow) while on expedition in Northwest Africa and Western Sahara in April and May 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Six indentical appearing stones with no fusion crust. Saw-cut surfaces show an intergranular mix of light-green pyroxene and maskelynite. Dark colored melt veins and pockets are prominent, with most showing significant vesiculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists of ~50% pyroxene, ~30% maskelynite, and ~15% shock melt. Pyroxenes show igneous zoning, and some are partially melted from shock. Shock melt domains are up to 1 cm wide and many contain vesicles 1-3 mm in diameter. All plagioclase has been transformed to maskelynite. Fe-sulfide, Ti-magnetite, ilmenite, and silica observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Pigeonite Fs\u003csub\u003e49.5±9.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e15.7±3.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=36±3, n=31; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e28.4±6.7\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e33.3±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=32±3, n=33; maskelynite An\u003csub\u003e53.8±1.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e44.2±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e2.1±0.7.\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Martian (shergottite).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.5 g including a probe mount on deposit at \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e, Sean Tutorow holds the main mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB104\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP April 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238.79\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.5±9.2, 28.4±6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7±3.3, 33.3±2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eID:  10441GP1901\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42060628852961,"sku":"NWA14041GP21_03","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_d5123893-050b-4738-90b4-4b0265d5768a.jpg?v=1762815779"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-cufflinks-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Lunar Meteorite Cufflinks - Genuine Lunar Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLunar Cufflinks, a set of handcrafted cufflinks\u003cspan\u003e with center stones fashioned from a lunar meteorite. Shaped by hand and set in 925 Sterling Silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCufflink diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunar Meteorite Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful set of lunar meteorite round cufflinks in Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThese b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon cufflinks have been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Joshua Eisler. The center stone for these cufflinks was ejected from the Moon and f\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eound in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. It has been classified and given the name NWA 14041 by the Meteoritical Society with the classification: Lunar Feldspathic Breccia. The official name and classification have been published in the Meteoritical Bulletin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eParent body:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Moon - this is material ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two lunar meteorite cufflinks set in Sterling Silver as shown, w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity, and shipping\/storage membrane box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, 70 Johnson Hall, Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 15 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e: Washington Univ., One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States (institutional address; updated 17 Oct 2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42094248886497,"sku":"CUFFLINKLUNAR21_02","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/CUFFLINKLUNAR21_02bcopy.jpg?v=1637856665"},{"product_id":"beautiful-eucrite-meteorite-pendant-meteorite-jewelry-sterling-silver","title":"Eucrite HED Meteorite Pendant - Sterling Silver I Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant with center stone fashioned from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNWA 10962 Eucrite HED meteorite and set in 925 Sterling Silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions not including bail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19.8 mm x 19.8 mm x 2.55 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions including bail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33 mm x 19.8 mm x 3.48 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone: \u003c\/strong\u003eEucrite, unbrecciated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 10962\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParent Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vesta or Vestoid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePendant with center stone fashioned from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNWA 10962 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEucrite unbrecciated meteorite and set in 925 Sterling Silver. * Silver Chain is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe HED Meteorite Clan: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epetrological evidence and data from NASA's \u003ci\u003eDawn\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe HED meteorites are so named for the three types of meteorites that comprise the group; Howardite, \u003cstrong\u003eEucrite \u003c\/strong\u003eand 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.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHowever, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePendant with center stone fashioned from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNWA 10962 Eucrite HED meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and set in 925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e, membrane storage\/display box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e* Silver Chain not included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 10962\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 10962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 10962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e860 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 80.7746%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9008%;\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.8489%;\"\u003eMB 105\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1843%;\"\u003e(2016)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.9774%;\"\u003eEucrite-unbr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9008%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.8489%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1843%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.9774%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEucrite-unbr\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 111 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-unbr.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEucrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHED achondrites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 17 Dec 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMB 105:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 10962\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 10962)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, unbrecciated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Fayssal Mezgouri in 2015 from a nomad in northwest Africa and sold to Dustin Dickens in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones of approximately equal mass with glassy, partially oxidized fusion crust on one side of each and sand-ablated patina on the remaining surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Z. Guo,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWO\u003c\/i\u003e) Medium grained igneous rock. Modal abundances and corresponding grain sizes: plagioclase 60% (400-500 μm), pyroxene 40% (300-1000 μm) and metal ~1% (100-200 μm). Magnetic susceptibility log χ (× 10\u003csup\u003e-9\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003em\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\/kg) = 3.81. Undulatory extinction is present in some plagioclase. Metal has a narrow oxide rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mineral composition and geochemistry: Pyroxenes: low-Ca Fs\u003csub\u003e58.6±1.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.6±1.8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e(N=6), High-Ca: Fs\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e29.3±2.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e39.9±2.4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e(N=9), Fe\/Mn ratio of 27.3±0.8 (N=15). Plagioclase: An\u003csub\u003e89.7±0.3\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e(N=10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eucrite, unbrecciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21.9 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding a thin section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB105\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e860\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEucrite-unbr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.6±1.4 (N=6) 29.3±2.1 (N=9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6±1.8 (N=6); 39.9±2.4 (N=9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnetic suscept.:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ. Guo, UWO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDustin Dickens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW0001; submitted by Audrey Bouvier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUWO\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Western Ontario, Department of Earth Sciences, BGS 1026, 1151 Richmond St. N, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7, Canada (institutional address; updated 18 Jul 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42292779483361,"sku":"NWA10962SP22_01","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA10962SP22_01acopy.jpg?v=1641750604"},{"product_id":"copy-of-lunar-and-martian-pendant-i-best-of-both-worlds-beautiful-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Lunar Meteorite Pendant with Diamond Accent I 925 Sterling","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning lunar meteorite pendant with diamond accent - This pendant showcases an authentic hand-shaped lunar meteorite cabochon set in sterling silver and accented with a traditional diamond\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite  \/ Diamond \/ Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003enot including bail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 16.95 mm x 9.92 mm x 3.71 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 25.17 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 9.92 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 4.80 \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Piece Meteorite Classifications:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar Fragmental Breccia (NWA 12592) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSterling Silver pendant with an authentic classified Lunar meteorite center piece and a faceted diamond as shown, Signed Certificate of authenticity, and shipping\/storage membrane box. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRIES BELOW\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 12592\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 12592\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 12592\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1420 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  \u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (frag. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (frag. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 7 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (frag. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 15 May 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMB 108:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 12592\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12592)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar (frag. breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single weathered stone lacking a fusion crust was found by nomads in Algeria and purchased by Dustin Dickens in Nouakchott, Mauritania in 2017 from an anonymous meteorite dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark grey sandblasted exterior, with many irregular shaped fragments set in a fine grained vesiculated groundmass. No fusion crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (T. S. Hayden, M. Anand,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOU\u003c\/em\u003e) The meteorite is a clast-rich fragmental breccia containing numerous mineral and lithic fragments embedded in a fine-grained vesiculated (regolith) matrix. The lithic clast population consists primarily of basaltic clasts, dominated by Ca-rich pyroxene and plagioclase, with minor olivine components. The size range of the lithic clasts is 0.19-1.9 mm. Mineral clasts are mainly pyroxene, olivine, plagioclase, chromite, troilite and Fe-Ni phases. Some impact melt textures present also.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mineral Composition and Geochemistry: (T. S. Hayden, M. Anand,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOU\u003c\/em\u003e) Feldspar (An\u003csub\u003e95.2 ± 0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e4.7 ± 0.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 31), Pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e43±3.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e9.5±4.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=65.5±3.3, N=45), Augite (Fs\u003csub\u003e25±4.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e35.7±6.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59.5±5.6, N=54), Clinoferrosilite (Fs\u003csub\u003e48.6\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn = 67.4, N=1), Clinoenstatite (Fs\u003csub\u003e44.5±4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn = 64.7±3.9, N=11), Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e47.6±16\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=104.5±10.8, N=33). O isotopes (measured at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOU\u003c\/em\u003e): Repetition 1: δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO = 3.266‰, δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO = 6.333‰, Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO=-0.052 (linearized using a slope of 0.5247), Repetition 2: δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO = 3.217‰, δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO = 6.174‰, Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO=-0.018‰ (linearized using a slope of 0.5247. Mean: δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO = 3.242 ± 0.035‰ (1-sigma), δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO = 6.254 ± 0.112‰ (1-sigma), Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO=-0.035±0.024 (1 sigma).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar fragmental regolith breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specimen: 20 g specimen held at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOU\u003c\/em\u003e. Dustin Dickens holds the main mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB108\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNouakchott, Mauritania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (frag. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.6± 16.0 (N=33)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.4± 10.1 (N=111)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.7± 14.7 (N=111)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT. S. Hayden, M. Anand, and R. C. Greenwood, OU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDustin Dickens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinder:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNomads, Algeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name prior to submission: TMOU-08; submitted by T. S. Hayden (OU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42613859385569,"sku":"NWA12592SPD22_03","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA12592SPD22_03AAcopy2.jpg?v=1648333888"},{"product_id":"beautiful-moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-sterling-silver","title":"Moon Light Pendant Necklace Real Lunar Meteorite Set in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoon Light Pendant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005 and set in Sterling Silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11.05 mm x 9.00 mm x 5.40 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 18.10 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 9.00 mm x 5.40 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTOUAT 005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful Moon Light pendant has a unique hand crafted center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sterling silver pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.  * Chain is not included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErg Chech 002\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42834421678305,"sku":"TOUAT005SP22_03","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/TOUAT005SP22_03aacopy.jpg?v=1653090685"},{"product_id":"mars-meteorite-necklace-genuine-martian-meteorite-jewelry-14kt-gold","title":"Cassini Mars Meteorite Necklace - Genuine Martian Meteorite Jewelry - 14Kt Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassini Mars Meteorite Pendant\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e - The Cassini Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassini is the name of a crater on Mars named in honor of the Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e Martian Pendant - set in 14Kt gold. Our exquisite Cassini Mars pendant features a center stone fashioned from a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egenuine martian meteorite. The center stone is hand crafted in the US from the martian shergottite meteorite NWA 10441. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately  17 mm x  17 mm x 2.17 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 26 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 17 mm x 5.2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHERGOTTITE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MARS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A stunning 14Kt gold pendant featuring a piece of Mars ejected by a meteorite impacting the surface of the Red Planet and hurling it to Earth. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeautiful pendant features a unique center stone from the planet Mars. The center stone has been hand crafted and assembled in the US. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from Mars and recovered by nomads in the Sahara desert. This beautiful martian meteorite was partially melted during the impact that ejected it, and sometimes small vesicles can be seen on the surface of the stone. This is not a flaw but rather a feature of the meteorite. This meteorite was found in the Western Sahara by locals and purchased there by D. Dickens and his partner while on expedition in 2015. It has been classified at the University of New Mexico's Institute of Meteoritics and given the name NWA 10441 with classification Martian Shergottite and published in the Meteoritical Bulletin.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a beautiful pendant with center stone hand carved from of a piece of the SNC group of martian meteorites known as the \"Shergottites\" with the specific name given to this particular group of shergottite meteorites all found in the same area is NWA 10441. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 10441 Martian Meteorite Specimen set in a 14K gold pendant as shown, 18\" 14Kt gold chain as pictured, signed Certificate of Authenticity, shipping\/storage membrane box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthwest Africa 10441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 10441\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 10441\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 239 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 104\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2015)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/b\u003e    [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 185 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Martian (shergottite).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Martian meteorites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 26 Dec 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 104:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 10441\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 10441)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: April 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by team eegooblago (Brahim Tahiri, Dustin Dickens and Sean Tutorow) while on expedition in Northwest Africa and Western Sahara in April and May 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Six indentical appearing stones with no fusion crust. Saw-cut surfaces show an intergranular mix of light-green pyroxene and maskelynite. Dark colored melt veins and pockets are prominent, with most showing significant vesiculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists of ~50% pyroxene, ~30% maskelynite, and ~15% shock melt. Pyroxenes show igneous zoning, and some are partially melted from shock. Shock melt domains are up to 1 cm wide and many contain vesicles 1-3 mm in diameter. All plagioclase has been transformed to maskelynite. Fe-sulfide, Ti-magnetite, ilmenite, and silica observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Pigeonite Fs\u003csub\u003e49.5±9.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e15.7±3.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=36±3, n=31; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e28.4±6.7\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e33.3±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=32±3, n=33; maskelynite An\u003csub\u003e53.8±1.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e44.2±2.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e2.1±0.7.\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Martian (shergottite).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.5 g including a probe mount on deposit at \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e, Sean Tutorow holds the main mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB104\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP April 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238.79\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.5±9.2, 28.4±6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7±3.3, 33.3±2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42895819112673,"sku":"NWA10441GSP22_03","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA10441GSP22_03bcopy.jpg?v=1654649688"},{"product_id":"moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-1","title":"Osiris Moon Crater Collection I Genuine Lunar Meteorite Necklace and Pendant - 14Kt Gold Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsiris Pendant - TOUAT 005 14K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsiris is a tiny lunar volcanic crater in the southeastern part of the Mare Serenitatis in our beautiful moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - this is a real piece of the Moon that was ejected by a meteorite impact on the Moon and then landed on Earth as a meteorite. This lunar meteorite is classified as a Feldspathic Lunar Breccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA unique handcrafted \u003cem\u003eLunar Meteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pendant\u003c\/em\u003e with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTOUAT 005 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17.4mm x 17.4mm x 2.45mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 27\u003c\/span\u003emm x 17.4mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.81\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTOUAT 005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this is material was ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth. It is an authenticated piece of the Moon. It should be noted that we do not know exactly which crater this lunar meteorite was ejected from. The name 'Osiris Crater' was chosen as the name of this collection on a happy whim!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered by nomads in the Algerian desert and classified by the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e14K Gold solid chain is available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14K Gold Pendant with genuine lunar meteorite center stone, as shown\u003c\/span\u003e, and double sided color 5\"x7\" Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Curator of Collections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Touat 005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.71 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 19 Nov 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouat 005\u003c\/strong\u003e        27.747222, -1.369722\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAdrar, Algeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: These two stones were found by meteorite hunters driving off-road between Tabelbala, Algeria, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErg Chech 002\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efind locality. Nearest towns to this find are Adrar and Tamentit, Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two stones, identical in appearance, (2035 and 1675 g) were found together. This is a fragmental breccia with white plagioclase megacrysts and lithic clasts set in a dark shocked matrix. Plagioclase megacrysts are up to two centimeters in length and are translucent in thinly sliced slabs. No fusion crust is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Electron microprobe analysis and imaging reveals a fragmental breccia with large, sometimes euhedral anorthite crystals (megacrysts). The megacrysts appear to be shock-mosaicized or recrystallized with a significant amount of dark and light inclusions present, some of the observed inclusion veining in the megacysts is possibly maskelynite. The compositions of the plagioclase megacrysts are slightly more anorthitic than the groundmass plagioclase fragments, although there is compositional overlap between the two that is within microprobe error. This is possibly a monomict breccia since the section analyzed had only one coherent population of pyroxenes and olivines that appear to be related by equilibrium igneous crystallization. The olivine and pyroxene compositions are similar to that in ferroan anorthosites. Shock melt veins with vesicles were observed. Minor opaque phases are ilmenite and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Plagioclase megacrysts An\u003csub\u003e97.2±0.7\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e2.6±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; groundmass plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e96.5±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e3.2±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e28.2±5.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.6±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=59±6, n=6; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e18.7±0.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e43.2±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=48±1, n=2; olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=95±3, n=9; shock melt vein SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.6±0.4, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=31.1±0.8, FeO=3.7±0.6, MgO=3.3±0.5, MnO=0.05±0.02, CaO=17.3±0.1, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.32±0.05 all wt%, n=3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar feldspathic breccia with plagioclase megacrysts. Mafic minerals similar in composition to that present in ferroan anorthosites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.8 g on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Lyon holds the main masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.7±10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.2±5.9, 18.7±0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name ML-1; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":43299931193569,"sku":"TOUAT005GSP22_02","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":43306779214049,"sku":"TOUAT005GSP22_02without","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/PhotoRoom_20220917_113449.jpg?v=1663436478"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-necklace-and-pendant-i-925-silver-jewelry-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Keeler Lunar Necklace I 925 Silver Meteorite Pendant Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeler Pendant \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eKeeler is the name of a large lunar impact crater that lies on the Moon's far side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Lunar Meteorite - this is a real piece of the Moon that was ejected by a meteorite impact on the Moon and then landed on Earth as a meteorite. This lunar meteorite is classified as a Feldspathic Lunar Breccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting and chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e A unique handcrafted \u003cem\u003eLunar Meteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pendant\u003c\/em\u003e with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite NWA 14041 and set in Sterling Silver.  28\" Sterling Silver necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 27mm x 17mm x 4mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 41\u003c\/span\u003emm x 17mm x\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this material was ejected from our only natural satellite when the Moon was hit by another meteorite. It should be noted that we do not know exactly which crater this lunar meteorite was ejected from. The name \"Keeler\" which is an officially named crater on the far side of the Moon, was chosen as the name of this pendant as a unique artistic expression, and does not reflect the actual crater formed when this particular lunar meteorite was ejected from the surface of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pendant has a unique hand crafted center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this ring was ejected from the Moon and recovered in Mali by camel shepherds in 2021. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in .925 Sterling Silve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon takes a lot of hits. This is evidenced by the millions of craters that cover the moon's surface. Thankfully the bombardments have slowed down considerably in the last few hundred thousand years, but they still do occur from time to time. Lunar meteorites are material ejected from our Moon's surface when it gets hit by a meteorite. If the impact has enough energy, some of the ejecta gets thrown so far it escapes the Moon's gravity becoming meteoroids hurtling through space. Some of those lunar meteoroids have the potential to eventually fall into Earth's gravity well and go screaming through the atmosphere to hit the surface. Once they hit the Earth's surface, they earn the designation of being a \u003cem\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e. Much later, perhaps thousands of years later, an even smaller fraction of the meteorites that didn't fall into the oceans or onto unrecoverable terrain, are recovered by nomads and others who happen to find them. Nothing short of miraculous odds. To describe them as rare, is perhaps an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite  NWA14041 and 28 inch sterling silver chain as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43379352600801,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_010","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041SP22_010bcopy.jpg?v=1664656948"},{"product_id":"beautiful-lunar-necklace-i-925-silver-meteorite-pendant-jewelry-1","title":"Beautiful Luna Necklace I 925 Silver Meteorite Pendant Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuna Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful Lunar Waning Crescent Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant with a hanging second full moon sterling silver lunar pendant containing genuine meteorite pieces from the lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite with official name NWA 14041. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pendant will not be exactly the same as the one shown in the pictures, as there will be a natural variation in both the casting process and the granules being added to each pendant. It will have the same jewelry design and will also contain  the approximately same amount of lunar pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of the lunar meteorite NWA 14041 as shown in the example pedant. The example pendant was selected at random and should be representative of what you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this material was ejected from our only natural satellite when the Moon was hit by another meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePendant and chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm x 20mm x 4mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 33\u003c\/span\u003emm x 20mm x\u003cspan\u003e 10\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon takes a lot of hits. This is evidenced by the millions of craters that cover the moon's surface. Thankfully the bombardments have slowed down considerably in the last few hundred thousand years, but they still do occur from time to time. Lunar meteorites are material ejected from our Moon's surface when it gets hit by a meteorite. If the impact has enough energy, some of the ejecta gets thrown so far it escapes the Moon's gravity becoming meteoroids hurtling through space. Some of those lunar meteoroids have the potential to eventually fall into Earth's gravity well and go screaming through the atmosphere to hit the surface. Once they hit the Earth's surface, they earn the designation of being a \u003cem\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e. Much later, perhaps thousands of years later, an even smaller fraction of the meteorites that didn't fall into the oceans or onto unrecoverable terrain, are recovered by nomads and others who happen to find them. Nothing short of miraculous odds. To describe them as rare, is perhaps an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSterling Silver pendant with meteorite pieces from the lunar meteorite NWA 14041, shipping\/storage membrane box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e         \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"with 18\" Sterling Silver Chain","offer_id":43382318727393,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_011NEW","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 20\" Sterling Silver Chain","offer_id":43382912844001,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"without Sterling Silver Chain","offer_id":43382914842849,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041SP22_011dcopy_8cd45132-eaf9-488d-ab03-a144d9048561.jpg?v=1664737160"},{"product_id":"lunar-and-martian-bracelet-i-best-of-both-worlds-beautiful-meteorite-jewelry","title":"Lunar and Martian Meteorite Bracelet - Plures Mundos Collection - Hand Crafted Meteorite Jewelry","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlures Mondos Argenti Bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA spectacular one-of-a-kind planetary bracelet from our Plures Mundos\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eargenti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection. A unique pairing of lunar and martian meteorite center stones set in 925 silver. The first in our new limited edition Plures Mundos series. This amazing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebracelet\u003c\/span\u003e showcases an authentic hand-cut Martian Meteorite center stone and a\u003cspan\u003e pairing of hand-cut lunar meteorites that will launch any conversation into a stellar orbit. These beautiful meteorite center pieces were hand-crafted from lunar and martian meteorites, and set in 925 Sterling Silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plures Mundos - Argenti (silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite, Martian Meteorite, and 925 fine Silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Official Names:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNWA 14041 and NWA 13366\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLunar meteorite center stones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  8mm x 8mm round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e Martian meteorite center stone: 8mm x 8mm round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Piece Meteorite Classifications:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia (NWA 14041) \u0026amp; Martian Shergottite (NWA 13366).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSterling Silver bracelet with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean authentic classified Martian meteorite center piece as shown and two authentic classified Lunar meteorite pieces on either side of the martian center stone, Signed Certificate of authenticity, and shipping\/storage membrane box. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRIES BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 99.9704%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.5315%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 0.732064%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 1.82482%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.8384%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 13366\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 13366\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 13366\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAlgeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e417 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 284 approved meteorites (plus 2 unapproved names) classified as Martian (shergottite).   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 2 Aug 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 13366\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 13366)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased from a nomad in Algeria in 2019 and sent to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"searchword\"\u003eDustin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"searchword\"\u003eDickens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, February 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single stone, saw cut reveals an ultramafic cumulate rock with ophitic to poikilitic textures with mm-size pale yellow and dark gray grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Microprobe examination shows approximately 60% olivine, 35% pyroxene, and 5% maskelynite. Two distinct pyroxene trends are present 1) Mg-rich low calcium pyroxene trending to slightly more Fe-rich pigeonite, 2) Mg-rich augite trending to more Ca-rich augite. Ilmenite, Fe-sulfide, and merrillite are minor ubiquitous phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e34.5±2.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=50±3, n=15; low Ca-pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e24.4±4.6\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.9±3.8\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=30±2, n=9; augite Fs\u003csub\u003e16.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e35.0±3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=24±1, n=4; maskelynite An\u003csub\u003e53.7±1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eAb\u003csub\u003e44.9±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e1.4±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Martian peridotitic shergottite. Macroscopic textural appearance similar to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?code=17572\"\u003eNWA 1950\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?code=1321\"\u003eALHA77005\u003c\/a\u003e. Paired with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?code=71681\"\u003eNWA 13250\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 g on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"searchword\"\u003eDustin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"searchword\"\u003eDickens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholds the main mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartian (shergottite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.5±2.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.4±4.6, 16.0±1.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9±3.8, 35.0±3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDustin Dickens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField name DD-65; submitted by C. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/MetBullCollectionInfo.php?coll=UNM\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43533969653985,"sku":"LUNARMARTIANSB22_01","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_13.jpg?v=1762885002"},{"product_id":"full-moon-lunar-necklace-i-925-silver-meteorite-pendant-jewelry","title":"Lunar Meteorite Jewelry I Lúa Chea Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLúa Chea - lunar meteorite pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Moon Pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLúa Chea pendant center stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand shaped Lunar Meteorite. This is a real piece of the Moon that was ejected by a meteorite impact on the surface of our Moon. The ejecta from that impact eventually landed on Earth as a meteorite. This lunar meteorite is classified as a Feldspathic Lunar Breccia, and was recovered from the dry deserts of Northwest Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting and chain \u003c\/strong\u003e(optional)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e Lúa Chea is a unique handcrafted \u003cem\u003eLunar Meteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pendant\u003c\/em\u003e with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite NWA 14041 and set in Sterling Silver. Accompanying 18\" Sterling Silver necklace is available for $25 additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15mm x 15mm x 5mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 19\u003c\/span\u003emm x 15mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this material was ejected from our only natural satellite when the Moon was hit by another meteorite. It should be noted that we do not know exactly which crater this lunar meteorite was ejected from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon pendant has been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Josh Eisler. Each pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered in Mali by camel shepherds in 2021. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in .925 Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon takes a lot of hits. This is evidenced by the millions of craters that cover the moon's surface. Thankfully the bombardments have slowed down considerably in the last few hundred thousand years, but they still do occur from time to time. Lunar meteorites are material ejected from our Moon's surface when it gets hit by a meteorite. If the impact has enough energy, some of the ejecta gets thrown so far it escapes the Moon's gravity becoming meteoroids hurtling through space. Some of those lunar meteoroids have the potential to eventually fall into Earth's gravity well and go screaming through the atmosphere to hit the surface. Once they hit the Earth's surface, they earn the designation of being a \u003cem\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e. Much later, perhaps thousands of years later, an even smaller fraction of the meteorites that didn't fall into the oceans or onto unrecoverable terrain, are recovered by nomads and others who happen to find them. Nothing short of miraculous odds. To describe them as rare, is perhaps an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite  NWA14041, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43539170525409,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_013without","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43539170558177,"sku":"NWA140-41SP22_013with","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041SP22_013aacopy.jpg?v=1748545983"},{"product_id":"the-lua-chea-pendant","title":"Lunar Meteorite Jewelry I Lúa Chea Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLúa Chea - lunar meteorite pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Moon Pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLúa Chea Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand shaped Lunar Meteorite. This is a real piece of the Moon that was ejected by a meteorite impact on the surface of our Moon. The ejecta from that impact eventually landed on Earth as a meteorite. This lunar meteorite is classified as a Feldspathic Lunar Breccia, and was recovered from the dry deserts of Northwest Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting and Chain \u003c\/strong\u003e(optional)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e Lúa Chea is a unique handcrafted \u003cem\u003eLunar Meteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pendant\u003c\/em\u003e with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite NWA 14041 and set in Sterling Silver. Accompanying 18\" Sterling Silver necklace is available for $25 additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15mm x 15mm x 5mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 19\u003c\/span\u003emm x 15mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this material was ejected from our only natural satellite when the Moon was hit by another meteorite. It should be noted that we do not know exactly which crater this lunar meteorite was ejected from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon pendant has been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Josh Eisler. Each pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered in Mali by camel shepherds in 2021. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in .925 Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon takes a lot of hits. This is evidenced by the millions of craters that cover the moon's surface. Thankfully the bombardments have slowed down considerably in the last few hundred thousand years, but they still do occur from time to time. Lunar meteorites are material ejected from our Moon's surface when it gets hit by a meteorite. If the impact has enough energy, some of the ejecta gets thrown so far it escapes the Moon's gravity becoming meteoroids hurtling through space. Some of those lunar meteoroids have the potential to eventually fall into Earth's gravity well and go screaming through the atmosphere to hit the surface. Once they hit the Earth's surface, they earn the designation of being a \u003cem\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e. Much later, perhaps thousands of years later, an even smaller fraction of the meteorites that didn't fall into the oceans or onto unrecoverable terrain, are recovered by nomads and others who happen to find them. Nothing short of miraculous odds. To describe them as rare, is perhaps an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite  NWA14041, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43539481592033,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_016without","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43539481624801,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_016with","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041SP22_016bcopy.jpg?v=1748544571"},{"product_id":"moon-lovers-meteorite-jewelry-i-the-ayla-pendant","title":"Moon Lovers Meteorite Jewelry I The Ayla Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAyla - lunar meteorite pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAyla Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand shaped Lunar Meteorite. This is a real piece of the Moon that was ejected by a meteorite impact on the surface of our Moon. The ejecta from that impact eventually landed on Earth as a meteorite. This lunar meteorite is classified as a Feldspathic Lunar Breccia, and was recovered from the dry deserts of Northwest Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting and Chain \u003c\/strong\u003e(optional)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e Ayla is a unique handcrafted \u003cem\u003eLunar Meteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pendant\u003c\/em\u003e with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite NWA 14041 and set in Sterling Silver. Accompanying 18\" Sterling Silver necklace is available for $25 additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12mm x 12mm x 5mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 22\u003c\/span\u003emm x 12mm x\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this material was ejected from our only natural satellite when the Moon was hit by another meteorite. It should be noted that we do not know exactly which crater this lunar meteorite was ejected from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis b\u003c\/span\u003eeautiful moon pendant has been hand crafted and assembled in the US by AZ based artisan Josh Eisler. Each pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered in Mali by camel shepherds in 2021. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. The pendant is set in .925 Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon takes a lot of hits. This is evidenced by the millions of craters that cover the moon's surface. Thankfully the bombardments have slowed down considerably in the last few hundred thousand years, but they still do occur from time to time. Lunar meteorites are material ejected from our Moon's surface when it gets hit by a meteorite. If the impact has enough energy, some of the ejecta gets thrown so far it escapes the Moon's gravity becoming meteoroids hurtling through space. Some of those lunar meteoroids have the potential to eventually fall into Earth's gravity well and go screaming through the atmosphere to hit the surface. Once they hit the Earth's surface, they earn the designation of being a \u003cem\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e. Much later, perhaps thousands of years later, an even smaller fraction of the meteorites that didn't fall into the oceans or onto unrecoverable terrain, are recovered by nomads and others who happen to find them. Nothing short of miraculous odds. To describe them as rare, is perhaps an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite  NWA14041, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43662546796769,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_020without","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43662546829537,"sku":"NWA14041SP22_020","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041SP22_020bcopy.jpg?v=1672525552"},{"product_id":"moon-pendant-genuine-lunar-meteorite-jewelry-2","title":"Osiris Moon Crater Collection I Genuine Lunar Meteorite Necklace and Pendant - 14Kt Gold Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsiris Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsiris is a tiny lunar volcanic crater in the southeastern part of the Mare Serenitatis in our beautiful moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant's Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Meteorite - Real Piece of the Moon. A Feldspathic Lunar Breccia Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Kt solid gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cspan\u003eMoon Pendant with center stone fashioned from a piece of the Moon. Made from the beautiful lunar meteorite NWA 14041 and set in 14Kt Solid Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17.4mm x 17.4mm x 2.45mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 27.4\u003c\/span\u003emm x 17.4mm x\u003cspan\u003e 5.81\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moon - this material was ejected from our only natural satellite when the Moon was hit by another meteorite. It should be noted that we do not know exactly which crater this lunar meteorite was ejected from. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe name 'Osiris Crater' was chosen as the name of this collection on a happy whim!, and does not reflect the actual crater formed when this particular lunar meteorite was ejected from the surface of the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pendant has a unique center stone and it is a completely unique part of the Moon. No two pendants are exactly alike. The center stone for this pendant was ejected from the Moon and recovered in Mali by camel shepherds in 2021. The center stone has been free-hand shaped to find the best qualities in each area of the stone, and making every piece totally unique. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pendant is set in 14Kt solid Gold. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e14K Gold solid chain is available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon takes a lot of hits. This is evidenced by the millions of craters that cover the moon's surface. Thankfully the bombardments have slowed down considerably in the last few hundred thousand years, but they still do occur from time to time. Lunar meteorites are material ejected from our Moon's surface when it gets hit by a meteorite. If the impact has enough energy, some of the ejecta gets thrown so far it escapes the Moon's gravity becoming meteoroids hurtling through space. Some of those lunar meteoroids have the potential to eventually fall into Earth's gravity well and go screaming through the atmosphere to hit the surface. Once they hit the Earth's surface, they earn the designation of being a \u003cem\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e. Much later, perhaps thousands of years later, an even smaller fraction of the meteorites that didn't fall into the oceans or onto unrecoverable terrain, are recovered by nomads and others who happen to find them. Nothing short of miraculous odds. To describe them as rare, is perhaps an understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite  NWA14041, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 6 Jul 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 110:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 14041\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 14041)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2021 Feb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e23.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e32.6-68.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.7-19.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs\u003csub\u003e42.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs\u003csub\u003e22.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e40.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 71), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e90.8-96.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB110\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP 2021 Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.0-51.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.3; 32.6-68.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7; 8.7-19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Salek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":43715630268641,"sku":"NWA14041GMP23_01without","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with 18\" 14Kt Gold Chain","offer_id":43715630301409,"sku":"NWA14041GMP23_01","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041GMP23_01dcopy.jpg?v=1674844571"},{"product_id":"imilac-pallasite-meteorite-jewelry-i-the-imilac-pendant-1","title":"IMILAC Pallasite Meteorite Jewelry I Pallasite Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Imilac Pendant - Imilac Pallasite Jewelry Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful Imilac Pallasite Meteorite Pendant set in .925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSetting and Chain \u003c\/strong\u003e(optional)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions without bail\u003c\/strong\u003e  28 mm x 15 mm x 4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions with\u003c\/strong\u003e bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  41 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm x 15 mm x 9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imilac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pallasite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear First Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1822\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majestic Imilac meteorite is arguably one of the most beautiful pallasites ever discovered. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Imilac pallasite is highly sought after by artisan jewelers for its amazing crystalline beauty, and extraterrestrial origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lime -green olivine crystals in these pallasite meteorites are among the most prized gemstones in the world. \u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful handmade piece \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emakes a unique and amazing out of this world gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImilac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Imilac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e1822\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eChile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003ca\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 920 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNHM Catalogue:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2000)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePallasite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetBase:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2006)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePallasite-Main gr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePallasite, PMG\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 43 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Pallasite, PMG.   \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without .925 Sterling Silver Chain","offer_id":43767283843297,"sku":"IMILACSP23_03","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 18\" Chain","offer_id":43767283876065,"sku":"IMILACSP23_03with18","price":955.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 20\" Chain","offer_id":43767283908833,"sku":"IMILACSP23_03with20","price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/IMILACSP23_03f.jpg?v=1677356391"},{"product_id":"the-tisserlitine-raw-collection-lunar-meteorite-necklace-and-pendant-i-925-silver-jewelry-1","title":"Tisserlitine Natural Moon Pendant - Lunar Meteorite Necklace I .925 Silver Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTisserlitine Natural Moon Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a beautiful pendant hand fashioned from the hydrothermally altered lunar meteorite Tisserlitine 001. The center stone for this pendant is not shaped after cutting like most of our pendant center stones. Instead we are leaving these in a more natural state and set them with minimal additional stylistic input to compliment the organic and complex patterning created by the hydrothermal alterations. The center stone in this pendant weights 5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tisserlitine 001 lunar meteorite is a beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, with a vey complex interior in comparison to many feldspathic breccia, due to terrestrial alteration by hydrothermal processes prior to being discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40.89 mm x 25.11 mm x 5.7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 48.94 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 25.11 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 6.79 \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter stone official name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon - this is material ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn amazing hand fashioned pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/span\u003e. This lovely pendant shows the exterior of the lunar meteorite on one side and the polished interior on the other side. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisserlitine 001 as shown, membrane shipping box and gift\/storage box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* 20 inch sterling silver link chain is available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Tisserlitine 001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e57.41 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 13 Jun 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg alt=\"help\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/strong\u003e        21.325°N, 0.729°E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eGao, Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2019 Dec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beginning in December 2019 many similar dark stones were found together in the Kidal region of Mali, close to the border with Algeria. One very large stone (40026 g), another stone (4037 g) and 44 smaller stones (combined weight 3642 g) (total weight 47705 g) were purchased by Aziz Habibi in January 2020 from an Algerian dealer and subsequently acquired by Darryl Pitt. Independently, ten other stones of the same distinctive material (combined weight 8536 g) plus many smaller fragments (combined weight 1169 g) were purchased by Mbark Arjdal in February and March 2020 from a relative of the same Algerian dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: All specimens (many of which have a flattened slab-like form) lack fusion crust and exhibit medium-brown, \"knobby\" exterior surfaces. Interiors of stones have an overall tan to pinkish hue with obvious light gray, dark gray and whitish clasts plus some visible small grains of metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Two separate endcut specimens were studied. Both are samples of the same breccia material, composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, pigeonite, subcalcic augite, augite and orthopyroxene, plus sparse lithic clasts of spinel troctolite, set in a fine grained microvesicular matrix containing accessory altered kamacite, troilite, taenite and pentlandite. Secondary calcite is present pervasively in one of the two specimens studied and in places may be replacing original glass. Olivine grains in both studied specimens have been partially replaced by inhomogeneous phyllosilicate-rich assemblages, which apparently are hydroxylated (as evidenced by systematically low oxide analytical sums of 88-90 wt.% and absence of measurable F and Cl), and which are very Mn-deficient (yielding very elevated FeO\/MnO ratios in the range 150-250). Troctolitic clasts are composed predominantly of anorthite and olivine with accessory Cr-pleonaste, low-Ca pyroxene and\/or higher-Ca pyroxene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e17.3-32.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 76-100, N = 15), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e95.4-99.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2-0.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 7), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e18.2-26.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e12.4-4.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 47-54, N = 6), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e16.0-21.6\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e2.2-3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 51-66, N = 4), subcalcic augite (Fs\u003csub\u003e15.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e31.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 41), augite (Fs\u003csub\u003e7.6-7.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e42.9-45.6\u003c\/sub\u003e; Fs\u003csub\u003e13.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e38.9\u003c\/sub\u003e; FeO\/MnO = 36-48, N = 3). Troctolite clast: olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e18.2-21.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 84-92, N = 4), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e97.7\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.0\u003c\/sub\u003e), pleonaste (mg = 0.721, cr = 0.093).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic regolithic breccia, partially hydrothermally-altered).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37.6 g in the form of two polished endcuts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDPitt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Mr. M. Arjdal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGao\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 Dec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.325°N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.729°E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2-32.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0-46.2; 18.2-26.8; 15.9; 7.6-7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7-3.7; 12.4-4.7; 31.0; 42.9-45.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSTL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without .925 Sterling Silver 20\" Chain","offer_id":43870220320993,"sku":"TISSERLITINE23SP_5_01without","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 20\" Chain","offer_id":43870220353761,"sku":"TISSERLITINE23SP_5_01with","price":2130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/TISSERLITINE001_23SP5g_01bcopy.jpg?v=1682824542"},{"product_id":"copy-of-tisserlitine-raw-collection-lunar-meteorite-necklace-and-pendant-i-925-silver-jewelry","title":"Tisserlitine Natural Moon Pendant - Lunar Meteorite Necklace I .925 Silver Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTisserlitine Natural Moon Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a beautiful pendant hand fashioned from the hydrothermally altered lunar meteorite Tisserlitine 001. The center stone for this pendant is not shaped after cutting like most of our pendant center stones. Instead we are leaving these in a more natural state and set them with minimal additional stylistic input to compliment the organic and complex patterning created by the hydrothermal alterations. The center stone in this pendant weights 2.6 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tisserlitine 001 lunar meteorite is a beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, with a vey complex interior in comparison to many feldspathic breccia, due to terrestrial alteration by hydrothermal processes prior to being discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003enot including bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 37.82 mm x 17.49 mm x 4.89 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eincluding bail\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately\u003cspan\u003e 49.63 \u003c\/span\u003emm x 17.49 mm x\u003cspan\u003e 6.63 \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter stone official name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mali \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Moon - this is material ejected from our Moon when it was hit by another meteorite and became a meteorite itself when it hit the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn amazing hand fashioned pendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/span\u003e. This lovely pendant shows the exterior of the lunar meteorite on one side and the polished interior on the other side. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eendant with center stone of lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisserlitine 001 as shown, membrane shipping box and gift\/storage box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Sterling silver link chain is available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTop Meteorite offers a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Tisserlitine 001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e57.41 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   [explanation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar meteorites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 13 Jun 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 109:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTisserlitine 001\u003c\/strong\u003e        21.325°N, 0.729°E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eGao, Mali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFind: 2019 Dec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beginning in December 2019 many similar dark stones were found together in the Kidal region of Mali, close to the border with Algeria. One very large stone (40026 g), another stone (4037 g) and 44 smaller stones (combined weight 3642 g) (total weight 47705 g) were purchased by Aziz Habibi in January 2020 from an Algerian dealer and subsequently acquired by Darryl Pitt. Independently, ten other stones of the same distinctive material (combined weight 8536 g) plus many smaller fragments (combined weight 1169 g) were purchased by Mbark Arjdal in February and March 2020 from a relative of the same Algerian dealer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: All specimens (many of which have a flattened slab-like form) lack fusion crust and exhibit medium-brown, \"knobby\" exterior surfaces. Interiors of stones have an overall tan to pinkish hue with obvious light gray, dark gray and whitish clasts plus some visible small grains of metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand P. Carpenter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWUSL\u003c\/i\u003e) Two separate endcut specimens were studied. Both are samples of the same breccia material, composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, pigeonite, subcalcic augite, augite and orthopyroxene, plus sparse lithic clasts of spinel troctolite, set in a fine grained microvesicular matrix containing accessory altered kamacite, troilite, taenite and pentlandite. Secondary calcite is present pervasively in one of the two specimens studied and in places may be replacing original glass. Olivine grains in both studied specimens have been partially replaced by inhomogeneous phyllosilicate-rich assemblages, which apparently are hydroxylated (as evidenced by systematically low oxide analytical sums of 88-90 wt.% and absence of measurable F and Cl), and which are very Mn-deficient (yielding very elevated FeO\/MnO ratios in the range 150-250). Troctolitic clasts are composed predominantly of anorthite and olivine with accessory Cr-pleonaste, low-Ca pyroxene and\/or higher-Ca pyroxene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e17.3-32.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 76-100, N = 15), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e95.4-99.0\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.2-0.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 7), pigeonite (Fs\u003csub\u003e18.2-26.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e12.4-4.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 47-54, N = 6), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e16.0-21.6\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e2.2-3.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 51-66, N = 4), subcalcic augite (Fs\u003csub\u003e15.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e31.0\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 41), augite (Fs\u003csub\u003e7.6-7.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e42.9-45.6\u003c\/sub\u003e; Fs\u003csub\u003e13.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e38.9\u003c\/sub\u003e; FeO\/MnO = 36-48, N = 3). Troctolite clast: olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e18.2-21.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, FeO\/MnO = 84-92, N = 4), anorthite (An\u003csub\u003e97.7\u003c\/sub\u003eOr\u003csub\u003e0.0\u003c\/sub\u003e), pleonaste (mg = 0.721, cr = 0.093).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lunar (feldspathic regolithic breccia, partially hydrothermally-altered).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37.6 g in the form of two polished endcuts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; remainder with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDPitt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Mr. M. Arjdal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB109\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGao\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 Dec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.325°N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.729°E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2-32.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0-46.2; 18.2-26.8; 15.9; 7.6-7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7-3.7; 12.4-4.7; 31.0; 42.9-45.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSTL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUWB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"without .925 Sterling Silver 20\" Chain","offer_id":43872519323873,"sku":"TISSERLITINE23SP_5_01without","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with .925 Sterling Silver 20\" Chain","offer_id":43872519356641,"sku":"TISSERLITINE23SP_5_01with","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/TISSERLITINE001_23SP2.6_02acopy.jpg?v=1683135876"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/collections\/SERICHOPENDANT18005c.jpg?v=1655128735","url":"https:\/\/topmeteorite.com\/collections\/jewelry\/lunar-meteorite.oembed?page=2","provider":"Top Meteorite","version":"1.0","type":"link"}