{"title":"New Meteorite Arrivals","description":"METEORITE SPECIMENS","products":[{"product_id":"43-9g-eucrite-polymict-nwa-11341-meteorite-collectors-specimen","title":"43.9g Eucrite Polymict I NWA 11341","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.9g Eucrite, P\u003cspan\u003eolymict\u003c\/span\u003e I NWA 11341\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucrite Polymict\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA11341\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.9 gram Meteorite \/ HED Achondrite Eucrite Polymict Meteorite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.9g Eucrite NWA 11341 Meteorite w\/ signed Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: This is 1 of the 7 stones mentioned in the official Met. Soc. entry included below.\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\u003cbr\u003e\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 11341\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 11341\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 11341\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \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\u003e2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e240 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\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\u003eEucrite-pmict\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 291 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-pmict.   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?sea=Eucrite-pmict\u0026amp;sfor=types\u0026amp;stype=exact\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003e[show all]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=Achondrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eAchondrites\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=Eucrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eEucrites\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=HED+achondrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eHED achondrites\u003c\/a\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 28 Jun 2017\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 106:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 11341\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 11341)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, polymict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Dustin Dickens in Morocco, January 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seven identical appearing stones with weathered exteriors. Saw cuts show a breccia with black shock melt domains, a few vesicles were observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount shows fragmental breccia of basaltic clasts, feldspars clasts, pyroxene clasts, and vesicular shock melt pockets. Accessory silica, ilmenite and chromite are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and B. Ha,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Diogenitic pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e22.6\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e2.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=31, n=1; cumulate eucritic pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e35.1±2.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e5.3±2.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=29±2, n=4; basaltic eucritic pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e50.2±4.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e8.3±4.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=30±1, n=7; basaltic sub-calcic augite Fs\u003csub\u003e37.8\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.5\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=29, n=1; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e92±1.9\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Polymict eucrite based on the volume percent lithologies: ~62% basaltic eucrite, 31% cumulate eucrite, and ~8% diogenite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.0 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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  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\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorocco\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 2016\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\u003e240\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\u003e7\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-pmict\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\u003e22.6, 35.1±2.9, 50.2±4.5\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\u003e2.1, 5.3±2.6, 8.3±4.3\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\u003eDD-12; 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36363143809,"sku":"NWA1134120170002","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_59c44df0-06dd-482a-bcea-22376a36f03f.jpg?v=1763072409"},{"product_id":"amazing-unclassified-meteorite-98-7g","title":"98.7g Amazing Unclassified Chondrite Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e98.7 gram Unclassified Ordinary Chondrite meteorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrdinary Chondrite  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an amazing 98.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f2124; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg ordinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chondrite. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eCollection grade individual  A++ specimen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e98.7g Ordinary chondrite specimen as shown, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\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\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Chondrites\u003c\/b\u003e are stony (non-metallic) meteorites that have not been modified due to melting or differentiation of the parent body.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive asteroids. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the Solar System the synthesis of organic compounds, the origin of life or the presence of water on Earth One of their characteristics is the presence of chondrules which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChondrites can be differentiated from iron meteorites due to their low iron and nickel content. Other non-metallic meteorites, achondrites, which lack chondrules, were formed more recently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are currently over 27,000 chondrites in the world's collections. The largest individual stone ever recovered, weighing 1770 kg, was part of the Jilin meteorite shower of 1976. Chondrite falls range from single stones to extraordinary showers consisting of thousands of individual stones, as occurred in the Holbrook Fall of 1912, where an estimated 14,000 stones rained down on northern Arizona.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7840025968692,"sku":"OC20180003","price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_374ee2ec-f707-406a-b473-5146d1d1a8e2.jpg?v=1763137537"},{"product_id":"iron-meteorite-agoudal-27-17g-collectors-specimen-i-iiab-iron-meteorite","title":"27.17g AGOUDAL I IIAB Iron Meteorite","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn Offer:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAGOUDAL IIAB Iron Meteorite - 32.56g collector's specimen with nice shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA truly special piece. This specimen was hand selected while on expedition in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Acquisition at the source allows Top Meteorite to offer the highest quality specimen(s) cherry picked onsite. The Agoudal IIAB iron meteorite displays a wide range of quality ranging from very sculpted high quality specimens with flow lines to extremely weathered pieces rusting into sheets and nearly worthless. With patience and care, the best specimens can be pulled from the bulk. Agoudal is a meteorite dear to my heart, and I have spent a great deal of time studying and writing about the impact structure and the relationship between this structure(s) and the Agoudal IIAB meteorite. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!\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\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eAgoudal\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 Agoudal\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\u003e2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eMorocco \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 100 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\" style=\"width: 100.002%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.7028%;\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.0789%;\"\u003eMB 102\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6425%;\"\u003e(2013)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.5054%;\"\u003eIron, IIAB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.7028%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.0789%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6425%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.5054%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIron, IIAB\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 134 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IIAB.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: IIAB irons, Iron meteorites, and Metal-rich 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 27 Apr 2013\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 102:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgoudal\u003c\/strong\u003e        31°59.074’N, 5°30.917’W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eCentre-South, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eFound: 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Iron meteorite (IIAB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: (H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane, M. Aboulahris, \u003ci\u003eFSAC\u003c\/i\u003e) Two small pieces of iron were collected in 2000 in the Agoudal area, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco, and sold to tourists. In September 2011, one piece was sold to a dealer in Errich, who recognized it as an iron meteorite. During the last months of 2012, systematic searching by meteorite hunters with metal detectors resulted in the discovery of a large number of meteorites, mostly small. Many pieces were collected on the surface or buried a few cm deep. The largest piece recovered was 60 kg, buried ~50 cm below the surface. On 9 February 2013, H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane, M. Aoudjehane and M. Aboulahris collected 200 g of specimens; the listed coordinates are those of the largest piece they recovered. The strewnfield is not yet clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Total mass is \u0026gt;100 kg. Hundreds of small pieces (1-100 g), many 100-1000 g, and a few pieces \u0026gt;1 kg, have been recovered. The majority of collected material occurs as 2-5 cm, irregularly shaped shrapnel pieces. Most pieces have a thin weathering rind. Some smaller bullet-shaped (~cm-sized) fragments are rounded, showing well-developed fusion crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (L. Garvie, \u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Decimeter-sized pieces show a coarse pattern of irregular, interlocking kamacite grains; some grains with sub-boundaries. Widmanstätten pattern not evident in the small sections studied. Grain boundaries commonly curved. Etched pieces range from shiny with well-developed Neumann bands, to pieces with a matte appearance, typical of the hatched ε-structure. The shock-hatched regions show incipient recrystallization, with secondary growth of irregularly-shaped (to 1 mm) kamacite. No plessite observed. Schreibersite abundant occurring as cm-sized skeletal crystals at the centers of kamacite crystals, as rhabdites, and as a grain boundary precipitate. Rhabdites locally numerous as sharp, 10-25 μm faceted prisms. Scattered troilite nodules, to 1 cm. Troilite not surrounded by schreibersite, but instead large skeletal schreibersite is situated a few mm away. Heat-affected zone visible on some stones. Several of the smaller pieces, and especially the rounded bullet-shaped stones, have fusion crust and heated-affected zone of varying thickness; some completely recrystallized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Herd and G. Chen, \u003ci\u003eUAb\u003c\/i\u003e): ICP-MS data, Ni 5.5 wt%, Co 4.1 mg\/g, Ga 58 μg\/g, Ir \u0026lt; 0.04 μg\/g and Au ~ 1 μg\/g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron, IIAB. Structurally similar to Ainsworth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Type specimens include 2406 g, \u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 17.5 g, \u003ci\u003eUAb\u003c\/i\u003e; 200 g, \u003ci\u003eFSAC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003eThis meteorite has been sold and traded under the name \"Imilchil\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\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  MB102\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\u003eCentre-South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin or pseudonym:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Atlas Mountains\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\u003e2000\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\u003e31°59.074'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\u003e5°30.917'W\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\u003e\u0026gt;100 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\u003eIron, IIAB\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\u003eW1\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.Herd, UAb, L. Garvie, ASU, H.Chennaoui Aoudjehane, FSAC\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\u003e2406 g ASU; 17.5 g UAb; 200 g FSAC\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\u003eFSAC, ASU, UAb\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\u003eASU\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 H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane, L. Garvie, C. Herd\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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States; Website (institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFSAC\u003c\/i\u003e: Universite Hassan II Casablanca, Faculte des Sciences Ain Chock, Departement de Géologie, BP 5366 Maârif, Casablanca, Morocco (institutional address; updated 9 Jan 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUAb\u003c\/i\u003e: 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E3, Canada, Canada; Website (institutional address; updated 17 Oct 2011)\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 - AGDL2018014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13663860588596,"sku":"AGDL2018014","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_d1928370-f830-49f6-9f48-14e21bd86bd3.jpg?v=1762714961"},{"product_id":"ordinary-chondrite-meteorite-with-fresh-crust-2-65g","title":"6.29g ORDINARY CHONDRITE Meteorite with FRESH CRUST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.29g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite with very fresh crust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 6.29 gram unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrite meteorite with fresh crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.74g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite specimen as shown, membrane storage\/display box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen is 100% guaranteed to be a stony meteorite of the general class \"chondrite\". \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Chondrites\u003c\/b\u003e are stony (non-metallic) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meteorite\" title=\"Meteorite\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emeteorites\u003c\/a\u003e that have not been modified due to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Melting\" title=\"Melting\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emelting\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Planetary_differentiation\" title=\"Planetary differentiation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003edifferentiation\u003c\/a\u003e of the parent body. They are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asteroid\" title=\"Asteroid\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003easteroids\u003c\/a\u003e. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_System\" title=\"Solar System\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSolar System\u003c\/a\u003e, the synthesis of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_compound\" title=\"Organic compound\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eorganic compounds\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abiogenesis\" title=\"Abiogenesis\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eorigin of life\u003c\/a\u003e or the presence of water on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earth\" title=\"Earth\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEarth\u003c\/a\u003e. One of their characteristics is the presence of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chondrule\" title=\"Chondrule\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003echondrules\u003c\/a\u003e, which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eID - OC20180009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13853187309620,"sku":"OC20180009","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent_dd4dfd8a-9f48-4ccf-99e1-897ad77b8084.jpg?v=1763056295"},{"product_id":"ordinary-chondrite-meteorite-with-fresh-crust-5-1g","title":"4.54g ORDINARY CHONDRITE Meteorite with FRESH CRUST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.54g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite with very fresh crust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 4.54 gram unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrite meteorite with fresh crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite specimen as shown, membrane storage\/display box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen is 100% guaranteed to be a stony meteorite of the general class \"chondrite\". \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Chondrites\u003c\/b\u003e are stony (non-metallic) \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Meteorite\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meteorite\"\u003emeteorites\u003c\/a\u003e that have not been modified due to \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Melting\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Melting\"\u003emelting\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Planetary differentiation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Planetary_differentiation\"\u003edifferentiation\u003c\/a\u003e of the parent body. They are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Asteroid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asteroid\"\u003easteroids\u003c\/a\u003e. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Solar System\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_System\"\u003eSolar System\u003c\/a\u003e, the synthesis of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Organic compound\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_compound\"\u003eorganic compounds\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Abiogenesis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abiogenesis\"\u003eorigin of life\u003c\/a\u003e or the presence of water on \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Earth\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earth\"\u003eEarth\u003c\/a\u003e. One of their characteristics is the presence of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Chondrule\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chondrule\"\u003echondrules\u003c\/a\u003e, which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eID - OC20180012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13853190586420,"sku":"OC20180012","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_63f4d297-2509-4a6a-8946-32e00cb2212f.jpg?v=1763058168"},{"product_id":"ordinary-chondrite-meteorite-with-fresh-crust-4-27g","title":"4.27g ORDINARY CHONDRITE Meteorite with FRESH CRUST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.27g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite with very fresh crust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 4.27 gram unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrite meteorite with fresh crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.27g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite specimen as shown, membrane storage\/display box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eThis specimen is 100% guaranteed to be a stony meteorite of the general class \"chondrite\". \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Chondrites\u003c\/b\u003e are stony (non-metallic) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meteorite\" title=\"Meteorite\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emeteorites\u003c\/a\u003e that have not been modified due to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Melting\" title=\"Melting\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emelting\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Planetary_differentiation\" title=\"Planetary differentiation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003edifferentiation\u003c\/a\u003e of the parent body. They are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asteroid\" title=\"Asteroid\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003easteroids\u003c\/a\u003e. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_System\" title=\"Solar System\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSolar System\u003c\/a\u003e, the synthesis of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_compound\" title=\"Organic compound\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eorganic compounds\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abiogenesis\" title=\"Abiogenesis\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eorigin of life\u003c\/a\u003e or the presence of water on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earth\" title=\"Earth\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEarth\u003c\/a\u003e. One of their characteristics is the presence of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chondrule\" title=\"Chondrule\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003echondrules\u003c\/a\u003e, which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13853192650804,"sku":"OC20180013","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_f80e11ea-228d-4cbe-9cad-3be6d3b8583a.jpg?v=1763058594"},{"product_id":"ordinary-chondrite-meteorite-with-fresh-crust-5-1g-1","title":"5.1g ORDINARY CHONDRITE Meteorite with FRESH CRUST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.1g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite with very fresh crust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 5.1 gram unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrite meteorite with fresh crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite specimen as shown, membrane storage\/display box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen is 100% guaranteed to be a stony meteorite of the general class \"chondrite\". \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Chondrites\u003c\/b\u003e are stony (non-metallic) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meteorite\" title=\"Meteorite\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emeteorites\u003c\/a\u003e that have not been modified due to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Melting\" title=\"Melting\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emelting\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Planetary_differentiation\" title=\"Planetary differentiation\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003edifferentiation\u003c\/a\u003e of the parent body. They are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asteroid\" title=\"Asteroid\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003easteroids\u003c\/a\u003e. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_System\" title=\"Solar System\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSolar System\u003c\/a\u003e, the synthesis of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_compound\" title=\"Organic compound\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eorganic compounds\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abiogenesis\" title=\"Abiogenesis\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eorigin of life\u003c\/a\u003e or the presence of water on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earth\" title=\"Earth\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEarth\u003c\/a\u003e. One of their characteristics is the presence of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chondrule\" title=\"Chondrule\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003echondrules\u003c\/a\u003e, which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eID - OC20180011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13853193961524,"sku":"OC20180011","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_a09bbef4-9d85-4204-8356-6ec7935320d5.jpg?v=1763056930"},{"product_id":"ordinary-chondrite-meteorite-with-fresh-crust-2-70g","title":"2.70g ORDINARY CHONDRITE Meteorite with FRESH CRUST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.70g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite with very fresh crust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 2.70 gram unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrite meteorite with fresh crust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.70g Ordinary unclassified chondrite meteorite specimen as shown, membrane storage\/display box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eThis specimen is 100% guaranteed to be a stony meteorite of the general class \"chondrite\". \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003eFrom Wikipedia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Chondrites\u003c\/b\u003e are stony (non-metallic) \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meteorite\" title=\"Meteorite\"\u003emeteorites\u003c\/a\u003e that have not been modified due to \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Melting\" title=\"Melting\"\u003emelting\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Planetary_differentiation\" title=\"Planetary differentiation\"\u003edifferentiation\u003c\/a\u003e of the parent body. They are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asteroid\" title=\"Asteroid\"\u003easteroids\u003c\/a\u003e. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_System\" title=\"Solar System\"\u003eSolar System\u003c\/a\u003e, the synthesis of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_compound\" title=\"Organic compound\"\u003eorganic compounds\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abiogenesis\" title=\"Abiogenesis\"\u003eorigin of life\u003c\/a\u003e or the presence of water on \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Earth\" title=\"Earth\"\u003eEarth\u003c\/a\u003e. One of their characteristics is the presence of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chondrule\" title=\"Chondrule\"\u003echondrules\u003c\/a\u003e, which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13853198385204,"sku":"OC20180016","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_f83308a8-2755-48c6-8fb5-6bac19a7fcbe.jpg?v=1763059407"},{"product_id":"aubrite-achondrite-8-3g-meteorite-fragment-i-nwa-13304","title":"8.3g Aubrite Achondrite Meteorite Fragment I NWA 13304","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3g Aubrite achondrite meteorite fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 13304 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 8.3 gram achondrite meteorite fragment that comes from an unknown parent body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe aubrite class of achondrite meteorite is a very rare differentiated meteorite comprised mostly of the mineral enstatite. While we have sufficient (over 3) examples of these meteorite types to give them their own class, we still don't know what massive differentiated parent body they come from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eNot to be confused with the undifferentiated EH and EL chondrites, these enstatite rich \u003cem\u003eachondrites\u003c\/em\u003e come from a much larger differentiated parent body, and are far more rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 13304\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 13304\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 13304\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\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e263 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\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\u003eAubrite\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 65 approved meteorites classified as Aubrite.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAubrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite achondrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite-rich 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 23 May 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 13304\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 13304)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Enstatite achondrite (Aubrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two fragments of ~23 g purchased by Dustin Dickens October of 2019 in Morocco from Mohamed Amouri. Dustin later received an additional ~24 0g stone from Hammi in February of 2020 at the Tucson gem and mineral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exterior has dark colored fusion crust patches. Saw cuts and broken surfaces reveal a breccia of fragmented white pyroxene grains, some up to several mm in size, set in a fine-grained matrix. Scattered brown-orange colored, oxidized metal grains are visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists primarily of larger fragmental enstatite and diopside grains nested in a fine-grained, cataclastic matrix of enstatite and diopside. Kamacite, troilite, alabandite, and daubreelite were detected. Olivine and plagioclase were not detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Enstatite Fa\u003csub\u003e0.1±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.3±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=5; diopside Fs\u003csub\u003e0.0±0.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e42.1±4.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=2. Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e): 3 acid-washed fragments analyzed by laser fluorination gave δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 5.511, 5.608, 5.742; δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 2.868, 2.924, 3.004; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= -0.042, -0.037, -0.028 (linearized, all per mil, TFL slope=0.528).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aubrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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  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\u003eMorocco\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\u003e263\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\u003e3\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\u003eAubrite\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\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\u003e0.1±0.1, 0.0±0.0\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\u003e1.3±0.3, 42.1±4.7\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\u003e20.1\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-61; 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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34767609954466,"sku":"NWA1330420_8.3_03","price":664.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_bde713d1-e7c7-421b-8dc4-f5265f7df0f1.jpg?v=1763082666"},{"product_id":"aubrite-achondrite-0-76g-meteorite-fragment-i-nwa-13304","title":"0.76g Aubrite Achondrite Meteorite Fragment I NWA 13304","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76g Aubrite achondrite meteorite fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 13304 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 0.76 gram achondrite meteorite fragment that comes from an unknown parent body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe aubrite class of achondrite meteorite is a very rare differentiated meteorite comprised mostly of the mineral enstatite. While we have sufficient (over 3) examples of these meteorite types to give them their own class, we still don't know what massive differentiated parent body they come from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eNot to be confused with the undifferentiated EH and EL chondrites, these enstatite rich \u003cem\u003eachondrites\u003c\/em\u003e come from a much larger differentiated parent body, and are far more rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 13304\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 13304\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 13304\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\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e263 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\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\u003eAubrite\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 65 approved meteorites classified as Aubrite.   \u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAubrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite achondrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite-rich 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 23 May 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 13304\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 13304)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Enstatite achondrite (Aubrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two fragments of ~23 g purchased by Dustin Dickens October of 2019 in Morocco from Mohamed Amouri. Dustin later received an additional ~24 0g stone from Hammi in February of 2020 at the Tucson gem and mineral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exterior has dark colored fusion crust patches. Saw cuts and broken surfaces reveal a breccia of fragmented white pyroxene grains, some up to several mm in size, set in a fine-grained matrix. Scattered brown-orange colored, oxidized metal grains are visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists primarily of larger fragmental enstatite and diopside grains nested in a fine-grained, cataclastic matrix of enstatite and diopside. Kamacite, troilite, alabandite, and daubreelite were detected. Olivine and plagioclase were not detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Enstatite Fa\u003csub\u003e0.1±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.3±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=5; diopside Fs\u003csub\u003e0.0±0.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e42.1±4.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=2. Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e): 3 acid-washed fragments analyzed by laser fluorination gave δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 5.511, 5.608, 5.742; δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 2.868, 2.924, 3.004; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= -0.042, -0.037, -0.028 (linearized, all per mil, TFL slope=0.528).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aubrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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  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\u003eMorocco\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\u003e263\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\u003e3\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\u003eAubrite\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\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\u003e0.1±0.1, 0.0±0.0\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\u003e1.3±0.3, 42.1±4.7\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\u003e20.1\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-61; 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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34768143745186,"sku":"NWA1330420_0.76_06","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_41f1bfc6-46f4-452c-bfcb-277b26b5b98d.jpg?v=1763081661"},{"product_id":"aubrite-achondrite-0-59g-meteorite-fragment-i-nwa-13304","title":"0.59g Aubrite Achondrite Meteorite Fragment I NWA 13304","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59g Aubrite achondrite meteorite fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 13304 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 0.59 gram achondrite meteorite fragment that comes from an unknown parent body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe aubrite class of achondrite meteorite is a very rare differentiated meteorite comprised mostly of the mineral enstatite. While we have sufficient (over 3) examples of these meteorite types to give them their own class, we still don't know what massive differentiated parent body they come from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eNot to be confused with the undifferentiated EH and EL chondrites, these enstatite rich \u003cem\u003eachondrites\u003c\/em\u003e come from a much larger differentiated parent body, and are far more rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 13304\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 13304\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 13304\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\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e263 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\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\u003eAubrite\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 65 approved meteorites classified as Aubrite.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAubrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite achondrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite-rich 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 23 May 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 13304\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 13304)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Enstatite achondrite (Aubrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two fragments of ~23 g purchased by Dustin Dickens October of 2019 in Morocco from Mohamed Amouri. Dustin later received an additional ~24 0g stone from Hammi in February of 2020 at the Tucson gem and mineral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exterior has dark colored fusion crust patches. Saw cuts and broken surfaces reveal a breccia of fragmented white pyroxene grains, some up to several mm in size, set in a fine-grained matrix. Scattered brown-orange colored, oxidized metal grains are visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists primarily of larger fragmental enstatite and diopside grains nested in a fine-grained, cataclastic matrix of enstatite and diopside. Kamacite, troilite, alabandite, and daubreelite were detected. Olivine and plagioclase were not detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Enstatite Fa\u003csub\u003e0.1±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.3±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=5; diopside Fs\u003csub\u003e0.0±0.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e42.1±4.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=2. Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e): 3 acid-washed fragments analyzed by laser fluorination gave δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 5.511, 5.608, 5.742; δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 2.868, 2.924, 3.004; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= -0.042, -0.037, -0.028 (linearized, all per mil, TFL slope=0.528).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aubrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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  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\u003eMorocco\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\u003e263\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\u003e3\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\u003eAubrite\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\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\u003e0.1±0.1, 0.0±0.0\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\u003e1.3±0.3, 42.1±4.7\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\u003e20.1\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-61; 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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34768510812322,"sku":"NWA1330420_0.59_07","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_54ae06bc-0e23-44e9-836f-bb2a5cd4c91e.jpg?v=1763081011"},{"product_id":"0-885g-aubrite-achondrite-meteorite-fragment-i-nwa-13304","title":"0.885g Aubrite Achondrite Meteorite Fragment I NWA 13304","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e 0.885g Aubrite achondrite meteorite fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 13304 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 0.885 gram achondrite meteorite fragment that comes from an unknown parent body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe aubrite class of achondrite meteorite is a very rare differentiated meteorite comprised mostly of the mineral enstatite. While we have sufficient (over 3) examples of these meteorite types to give them their own class, we still don't know what massive differentiated parent body they come from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eNot to be confused with the undifferentiated EH and EL chondrites, these enstatite rich \u003cem\u003eachondrites\u003c\/em\u003e come from a much larger differentiated parent body, and are far more rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eOFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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 13304\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 13304\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 13304\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\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e263 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\" style=\"width: 99.9407%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.6559%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.3997%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 0.737408%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2318%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAubrite\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 65 approved meteorites classified as Aubrite.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAubrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite achondrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnstatite-rich 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 23 May 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 13304\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 13304)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eNorthwest Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Enstatite achondrite (Aubrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two fragments of ~23 g purchased by Dustin Dickens October of 2019 in Morocco from Mohamed Amouri. Dustin later received an additional ~24 0g stone from Hammi in February of 2020 at the Tucson gem and mineral show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exterior has dark colored fusion crust patches. Saw cuts and broken surfaces reveal a breccia of fragmented white pyroxene grains, some up to several mm in size, set in a fine-grained matrix. Scattered brown-orange colored, oxidized metal grains are visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists primarily of larger fragmental enstatite and diopside grains nested in a fine-grained, cataclastic matrix of enstatite and diopside. Kamacite, troilite, alabandite, and daubreelite were detected. Olivine and plagioclase were not detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Enstatite Fa\u003csub\u003e0.1±0.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.3±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=5; diopside Fs\u003csub\u003e0.0±0.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e42.1±4.7\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=2. Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e): 3 acid-washed fragments analyzed by laser fluorination gave δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 5.511, 5.608, 5.742; δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 2.868, 2.924, 3.004; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= -0.042, -0.037, -0.028 (linearized, all per mil, TFL slope=0.528).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aubrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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  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\u003eMorocco\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\u003e263\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\u003e3\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\u003eAubrite\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\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\u003e0.1±0.1, 0.0±0.0\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\u003e1.3±0.3, 42.1±4.7\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\u003e20.1\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-61; 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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35453231530146,"sku":"NWA1330420_0.885_017","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_d76e60b2-406e-4f44-974b-dbe74caa2824.jpg?v=1762716791"},{"product_id":"24-4g-ungrouped-achondrite-meteorite-slice-nwa-12338-i-beautiful-meteorite-slice","title":"24.4g Ungrouped Achondrite Meteorite Beautiful Slice I NWA 12338","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/b\u003e 24.4 gram complete beautiful slice of NWA12338 achondrite-ung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109mm x 68.6mm x 2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achondrite Ungrouped - this is an ungrouped achondrite from an unknown differentiated parent body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Unkown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eBeautiful slice of an amazing ungrouped achondritic meteorite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e meteorite specimen as shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\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 \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 12338\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 12338\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 12338\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\u003e2016\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\u003e1127 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 style=\"width: 99.9932%;\" summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.4954%;\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.6447%;\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.1137%;\"\u003e(2018)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6734%;\"\u003eAchondrite-ung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.4954%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 7.6447%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.1137%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6734%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAchondrite-ung\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 100 approved meteorites classified as Achondrite-ung.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped 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 11 Dec 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMB 107:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 12338\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12338)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2016 Nov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Ungrouped achondrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The repository specimen has a brown fusion crust surface and a light-gray, fresh interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Z.G. Guo,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUWO\u003c\/em\u003e) This is an unbrecciated basaltic meteorite with fine-grained ophitic texture including ~100 μm-sized clinopyroxene (~55%), and 100-500 μm-sized plagioclase (~35%). Plagioclase is not acicular, as usually found in eucrites, but instead is interstitial between clinopyroxene crystals. Olivine (~5%) is found as ~100 μm individual crystals. It has a low content (\u0026lt;1%) of metal (partially weathered), chromite and troilite. Undulatory (up to mosaic) extinction is observed in plagioclase, with silica veinlets, which indicate a moderate shock stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (EMPA, Z.G. Guo and M. Beauchamp,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUWO\u003c\/em\u003e) Olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e70.0±0.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=44±1 (n=10); pigeonite Fs\u003csub\u003e40.5±3.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e10.6±4.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=30±1 (n=20); plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.1±1.4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e(n=10); Bulk chemistry (INAA, R. Korotev,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWashU\u003c\/em\u003e) Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO 0.495%, CaO 10.2%, FeO 15.3%, and (all in ppm) Cr 3043, Co 16, Sr 92, Ba 19, La 1.05, Sm 0.74, Hf 0.52, Th 0.10, and U 0.16. (laser fluorination oxygen isotope analyses, A. Alexandre; L. Webb,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUWO\u003c\/em\u003e) acid-washed bulk rock powder Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO=-0.18±0.01, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO=1.980±0.203, δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO=4.16±0.37 (n=2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite, ungrouped. This meteorite is an anomalous eucrite-like basaltic meteorite similar to other specimens which have been found to diverge from the HED oxygen mass fractionation line (similarly to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePCA 91007\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePasamonte, and significantly above the HED line). It has geochemical characteristics of eucrites for major element mineral compositions, and of cumulate eucrites for bulk trace element chemistry. But its mineral sssemblage with the presence of igneous olivines, texture, and its oxygen isotopic composition indicate a different parent body from HED, thus an ungrouped achondrite classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24.0g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUWO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding a probe mount.\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\" style=\"width: 99.9932%; height: 284.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of purchase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eErfoud, Morocco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eP 2016 Nov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1126.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAchondrite-ung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e70.0±0.2 (N=10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e40.5±3.3 (N=20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e10.6±4.1 (N=20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eZ.G. Guo, UWO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 10px;\"\u003e24.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eUWO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eS. Tutorow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.2931%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.2456%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eG688; submitted by A. 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg height=\"65\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=4.1600\u0026amp;y=1.9800\u0026amp;plot=14\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012338%20(Achondrite-ung)\"\u003e  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36940956696738,"sku":"NWA1233820_24.4_04","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_84f67e30-0f23-490b-a623-6ffb377570f4.jpg?v=1762715621"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-individual-8-81g-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-005","title":"8.81g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.81 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8.81\u003c\/span\u003e gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8.81\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \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\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\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eAdrar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e27.747222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e-1.369722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e3710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003ehigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\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\" style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e5.6±3.1, 43.2±1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eC. Agee, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e25.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003eUNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eMark Lyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37188258168994,"sku":"TOUAT005_20_8.81_04","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_f25395e4-db80-4331-b5c8-3492c2e5dd79.jpg?v=1762643871"},{"product_id":"32-53g-ksar-el-goraane-h5-moroccan-meteorite-fall-oct-2018","title":"32.53g KSAR El GORAANE - H5  Moroccan Meteorite Fall Oct 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32.53g  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meteorite - H5 Ordinary Chondrite Observed Fall in Morocco, October 28th, 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOficial Name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eH5 Ordinary Chondrite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e32.53 gram\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeteorite individual.This meteorite was observed to fall in Morocco in October of 2018 while my son Oliver and I were hunting another recent fall not far away. This stunning meteorite is classified as an H5. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSEE METEORITICAL BULLETIN ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003eKsar El Goraane\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 style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Ksar El Goraane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eYes, confirmed fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear fell: \u003c\/b\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eMorocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass: \u003c\/b\u003e4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\" style=\"width: 100.041%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2764%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\" title=\"Meteoritical Bulletin, no. 108 (2020) \u0026lt;i\u0026gt;Meteorit. Planet. Sci.\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;55\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, 1146-1150\"\u003eMB 108\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6182%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3532%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eH5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2764%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6797%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6182%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3532%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eH5\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis is 1 of 12364 approved meteorites (plus 23 unapproved names) classified as H5.    \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=H5\u0026amp;sfor=types\u0026amp;stype=exact\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003e[show all]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSearch for other: \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=H+chondrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eH chondrites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=H+chondrites+%28type+4-7%29\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eH chondrites (type 4-7)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=Ordinary+chondrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eOrdinary chondrites\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=Ordinary+chondrites+%28type+4-7%29\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eOrdinary chondrites (type 4-7)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eApproved 26 Apr 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eWriteup\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB 108:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/strong\u003e        32°11’13.2’’N, 003°42’04.6’’W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDraâ Tafilalet, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eConfirmed fall: 28 October 2018 22:30 GMT+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eClassification: Ordinary chondrite (H5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e (H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane \u003cem\u003eFSAC\u003c\/em\u003e, M. Aoudjehane): On October 28th, 2018 around 22:30 (GMT+1) a fireball was spotted by many people from the southeastern and eastern parts of Morocco. The sighting was reported to H. Chennaoui the following day by Y. Oulmaleh who went to the fall site, then by A. Bouferra. A field mission was organized by H. Chennaoui and M. Aoudjehane on November 11, 2018. to the fall area to record the coordinates of recovered pieces and the testimonies of local inhabitants. M. Touhami El Hafidi from Errachidia helped with the field work. Hammou Oubalaid, a shepherd who was out of his tent, described a very shiny light first, yellow then red, relatively low in the sky. It was coming from the east and headed west in the direction of Kaddoussa barrage. It was followed by 5 sonic booms, then a whistling sound that lasted 1 second, followed by a noise comparable to the unloading of a truck of rocks for about 5 s. The sound had awakened his sheep. Mohamed Oubalaid was inside his tent with his wife and his children when they saw a very bright illumination similar to daytime entering the tent. Then they heard 5 sonic booms. Then they heard many muffled sounds like rocks collapse. Many people from the village Ksar El Goraane and the area of the fall reported the same details on the fireball sighting: shiny like the sun, a yellow color, followed by red, between 4 and 5 sonic booms, and the whistling and noises that followed. Zaid Bouidergi, a meteorite hunter, was in Errachidia for the annual  exhibition. He was outside and saw on October 28 around 22:30 a brilliant fireball on the North East of Errachidia that went out after a few seconds. A day after, October 29, in the morning, the first piece, weighting at 185 g, was recovered by Lahcen Oubalaid very close to his tent and around 5 km east of Ksar El Goraane village (N32°11’13.2’’; W003°42’04.6’’ Alt 1169 m). On the same day, other pieces were collected. Many Moroccan hunters went there to search for more. 5 g were found by Lahcen Oubalaid and 32 g were found by Addi Oulgaddou from Boudnib. Many small pieces were found in the Essnam plateau. A few days later, a 350 g piece was found SE of Ksar El Goraane village by Abderrahim Rahoui.  The plateau where most pieces were found is called Izanarzen plateau, E of Ksar El Goraane village, S of Jebel Tabouaroust lakbir and close to Jebel Tabouaroust Essghir. The strewnfield is around 15 km from the ENE to WSW direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: (H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane, \u003cem\u003eFSAC\u003c\/em\u003e) Complete pieces of 350 g, 32 g and 5 g totally covered by black matte to a bit shiny fusion crust. Small pieces show primary and secondary fusion crust. The interior is dark gray. Metal and sulfides are fine grained. Texture is fine grained and homogeneous, with no brecciation visible. Small sized (up to one mm) chondrules are visible. The rock is friable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount shows numerous porphyritic chondrules set in a recrystallized groundmass. Plagioclase grains are ubiquitous with sizes up to 25 um in diameter. Abundant FeNi-metal and troilite observed throughout. Magnetic susceptibility log χ (× 10\u003csup\u003e-9\u003c\/sup\u003e m\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\/kg)=5.28 to 5.42.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e) Olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e19.0±0.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=38±2, n=31; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e16.5±0.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.4±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ordinary chondrite (H5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40.4 g at \u003cem\u003eFSAC\u003c\/em\u003e (20.4 g provided by the \"Moroccan association of meteorites\", and small pieces totaling 20 g provided by Abderrahim Rahoui). 0.9 g at \u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e; 21.2 g including one polished thin section at \u003cem\u003eUWB\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" style=\"width: 100.041%; height: 382.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDraâ Tafilalet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin or pseudonym:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eKsar El Goraane village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e28 October 2018 22:30 GMT+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e32°11'13.2''N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e003°42'04.6''W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e~ 4000 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eH5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eS3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eW0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e19.0±0.2 (n=31)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e16.5±0.2 (n=16)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e1.4±0.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnetic suscept.:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e5.28 - 5.42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eC. Agee UNM and H. Chennaoui FSAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFSAC 40.4 g; UNM 0.9 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eFSAC, UNM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e350 g Abderrahim Rahoui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinder:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLahcen Oubalaid, Addi Oulgaddou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSubmitted by H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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\u003ctable class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\" height=\"107\" style=\"width: 99.9407%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\" style=\"width: 96.9733%;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"width: 48.4866%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432020000930,"sku":"KSARELGORAANE21_32.53_03","price":487.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_4_e59c8057-038e-419a-b1c3-4f43c57b8ee3.jpg?v=1762563797"},{"product_id":"38-84g-ksar-el-goraane-h5-moroccan-meteorite-fall-oct-2018","title":"38.84g KSAR El GORAANE - H5  Moroccan Meteorite Fall Oct 2018","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.84g  \u003cspan\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/span\u003e meteorite - H5 Ordinary Chondrite Observed Fall in Morocco, October 28th, 2018.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOficial Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eH5 Ordinary Chondrite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.84 gram \u003cspan\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/span\u003e meteorite individual.This meteorite was observed to fall in Morocco in October of 2018 while my son Oliver and I were hunting another recent fall not far away. This stunning meteorite is classified as an H5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e this particular specimen displays a fantastic and extremely rare rainbow color on the frothy underside of the orientation. While it is not the same effect as some lustrous coloring patinas in carbonaceous chondrites created by burning hydrocarbons, it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e due to a glossy fusion crust made of scoriaceous glass, with many different refractive characteristics and showing off a spray of brilliant color almost never seen in these usually rather chromo-challenged rocks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE METEORITICAL BULLETIN ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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 style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Ksar El Goraane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eYes, confirmed fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear fell: \u003c\/b\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eMorocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass: \u003c\/b\u003e4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.041%;\" summary=\"used for layout\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2764%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6797%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" title=\"Meteoritical Bulletin, no. 108 (2020) \u0026lt;i\u0026gt;Meteorit. Planet. Sci.\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;55\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, 1146-1150\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB 108\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6182%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3532%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eH5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2764%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6797%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.6182%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3532%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eH5\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis is 1 of 12364 approved meteorites (plus 23 unapproved names) classified as H5.    \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=H5\u0026amp;sfor=types\u0026amp;stype=exact\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003e[show all]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSearch for other: \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=H+chondrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eH chondrites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=H+chondrites+%28type+4-7%29\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eH chondrites (type 4-7)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=Ordinary+chondrites\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eOrdinary chondrites\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=50\u0026amp;categ=Ordinary+chondrites+%28type+4-7%29\u0026amp;srt=name\"\u003eOrdinary chondrites (type 4-7)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eApproved 26 Apr 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eWriteup\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB 108:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKsar El Goraane\u003c\/strong\u003e        32°11’13.2’’N, 003°42’04.6’’W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eDraâ Tafilalet, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eConfirmed fall: 28 October 2018 22:30 GMT+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eClassification: Ordinary chondrite (H5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e (H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane \u003cem\u003eFSAC\u003c\/em\u003e, M. Aoudjehane): On October 28th, 2018 around 22:30 (GMT+1) a fireball was spotted by many people from the southeastern and eastern parts of Morocco. The sighting was reported to H. Chennaoui the following day by Y. Oulmaleh who went to the fall site, then by A. Bouferra\u003c\/span\u003e. A field mission was organized by H. Chennaoui and M. Aoudjehane on November 11, 2018. to the fall area to record the coordinates of recovered pieces and the testimonies of local inhabitants. M. Touhami El Hafidi from Errachidia helped with the field work. Hammou Oubalaid, a shepherd who was out of his tent, described a very shiny light first, yellow then red, relatively low in the sky. It was coming from the east and headed west in the direction of Kaddoussa barrage. It was followed by 5 sonic booms, then a whistling sound that lasted 1 second, followed by a noise comparable to the unloading of a truck of rocks for about 5 s. The sound had awakened his sheep. Mohamed Oubalaid was inside his tent with his wife and his children when they saw a very bright illumination similar to daytime entering the tent. Then they heard 5 sonic booms. Then they heard many muffled sounds like rocks collapse. Many people from the village Ksar El Goraane and the area of the fall reported the same details on the fireball sighting: shiny like the sun, a yellow color, followed by red, between 4 and 5 sonic booms, and the whistling and noises that followed. Zaid Bouidergi, a meteorite hunter, was in Errachidia for the annual  exhibition. He was outside and saw on October 28 around 22:30 a brilliant fireball on the North East of Errachidia that went out after a few seconds. A day after, October 29, in the morning, the first piece, weighting at 185 g, was recovered by Lahcen Oubalaid very close to his tent and around 5 km east of Ksar El Goraane village (N32°11’13.2’’; W003°42’04.6’’ Alt 1169 m). On the same day, other pieces were collected. Many Moroccan hunters went there to search for more. 5 g were found by Lahcen Oubalaid and 32 g were found by Addi Oulgaddou from Boudnib. Many small pieces were found in the Essnam plateau. A few days later, a 350 g piece was found SE of Ksar El Goraane village by Abderrahim Rahoui.  The plateau where most pieces were found is called Izanarzen plateau, E of Ksar El Goraane village, S of Jebel Tabouaroust lakbir and close to Jebel Tabouaroust Essghir. The strewnfield is around 15 km from the ENE to WSW direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: (H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFSAC\u003c\/em\u003e) Complete pieces of 350 g, 32 g and 5 g totally covered by black matte to a bit shiny fusion crust. Small pieces show primary and secondary fusion crust. The interior is dark gray. Metal and sulfides are fine grained. Texture is fine grained and homogeneous, with no brecciation visible. Small sized (up to one mm) chondrules are visible. The rock is friable.\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 of a polished mount shows numerous porphyritic chondrules set in a recrystallized groundmass. Plagioclase grains are ubiquitous with sizes up to 25 um in diameter. Abundant FeNi-metal and troilite observed throughout. Magnetic susceptibility log χ (× 10\u003csup\u003e-9\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003em\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\/kg)=5.28 to 5.42.\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\u003e19.0±0.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=38±2, n=31; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e16.5±0.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.4±0.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ordinary chondrite (H5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40.4 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFSAC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(20.4 g provided by the \"Moroccan association of meteorites\", and small pieces totaling 20 g provided by Abderrahim Rahoui). 0.9 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNM\u003c\/em\u003e; 21.2 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUWB\u003c\/em\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.041%; height: 382.4px;\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eState\/Prov\/County:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDraâ Tafilalet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin or pseudonym:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eKsar El Goraane village\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e28 October 2018 22:30 GMT+1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e32°11'13.2''N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e003°42'04.6''W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e~ 4000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePieces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eH5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShock stage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eS3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeathering grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eW0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFayalite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e19.0±0.2 (n=31)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFerrosilite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e16.5±0.2 (n=16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWollastonite (mol%):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.4±0.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnetic suscept.:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e5.28 - 5.42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eC. Agee UNM and H. Chennaoui FSAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec mass (g):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFSAC 40.4 g; UNM 0.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType spec location:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFSAC, UNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain mass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e350 g Abderrahim Rahoui\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinder:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 10px;\"\u003eLahcen Oubalaid, Addi Oulgaddou\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8342%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.666%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSubmitted by H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane\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 style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432056864930,"sku":"KSARELGORAANE21_38.84-02","price":971.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_c9ff12d5-997d-4ead-b9ad-2e63ad8aed5a.jpg?v=1762539607"},{"product_id":"15-5g-nwa-12925-i-carbonaceous-chondrite-with-fresh-fusion-crust","title":"15.5g Carbonaceous Chondrite CK5 with very Fresh Fusion Crust I NWA 12925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  15.5 gram CK5 carbonaceous chondrite fragment with fresh fusion crust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional 15.5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egram \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCK carbonaceous chondrite with beautiful fresh fusion crust and an interior exposing well formed black chondrules set in a dark grey\/black matrix. The texture of this CK carbonaceous chondrite closely resembles that of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKaroonda prototype for the CK chondrites. The texture of this carbonaceous chondrite is loosely lithified and very friable. It is much less dense than most other CK meteorites with a texture more typical of a CM, CI or C-ungrouped carbonaceous chondrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 12925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eCK5 Carbonaceous Chondrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e15\u003cspan\u003e.5\u003c\/span\u003eg CK5 Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\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 12925\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 12925\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 12925\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\u003e2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.8 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\u003eCK5\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 162 approved meteorites classified as CK5.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (equilibrated),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCK chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCK chondrites (type 4-6), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCV-CK clan chondrites\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 21 Nov 2019\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 108:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 12925\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12925)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CK5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased Dec. 2018 by Dustin Dickens in Morocco from anonymous dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark, fusion crusted exterior, saw cut and broken surfaces reveal a very dark gray interior, some scattered CAIs visible, a few large (\u0026gt;1mm) chondrules are present. Friable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite consists numerous texturally equilibrated chondrules, ubiquitous Cr-bearing magnetite and pentlandite. Olivine is nickel-bearing. Matrix appears to be recrystallized with some fine-grained plagioclase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Olivine Fa\u003csub\u003e30±0.8\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=102±8, NiO=0.48±0.05 (wt%), n=20; low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e26.8±0.9\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e1.2±1.3\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=68±7, n=6; clinopyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e13.8±4.4\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e34.9±11.9\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=58±7, n=6. Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e): 3 acid-washed fragments analyzed by laser fluorination gave δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 1.584, 1.005, 1.067; δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= -3.141,-3.415, -3.581; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO= 3.242, 2.808, 2.958 (linearized, all per mil, TFL slope=0.528).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite CK5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.5 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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  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\u003eMorocco\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 2018\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\u003e3800\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\u003eCK5\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\u003e30±0.8\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\u003e26.8±0.9, 13.8±4.4\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\u003e1.2±1.3, 34.9±11.9\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\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-50; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg height=\"65\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=1.5840;1.0050;1.0670\u0026amp;y=-3.1410;-3.4150;-3.5810\u0026amp;plot=19\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012925%20(CK5)\"\u003e  \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\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/span\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39659348459682,"sku":"NWA12925_21_15.5_01","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5.jpg?v=1762534777"},{"product_id":"7-74-lunar-meteorite-individual-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-005","title":"7.74g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.74 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eare approximately:\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e24.29 mm x 19.26 mm x 13.31 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffical 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 7.74 gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.74\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \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 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\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\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433742184610,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_7.74_01","price":1160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_c5c8b945-2011-44bc-8853-a77dba8808e9.jpg?v=1762647369"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-individual-8-58g-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-005","title":"8.58g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer:  \u003c\/strong\u003e8.58 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eare approximately:\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e28.93 mm x 24 mm x 13.65 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffical 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 8.58 gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.58\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \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\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 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 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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433801887906,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_8.58_03","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_10.jpg?v=1762641836"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-individual-8-58g-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-5","title":"8.21g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer:  \u003c\/strong\u003e8.21 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eare approximately:\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e33.44 mm x 21.99 mm x 13.40 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffical 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 8.21 gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.21\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \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\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 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 208 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia).   \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\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433806180514,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_8.21_04","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_4_de967f7a-bb56-4d37-8032-8064159adad0.jpg?v=1762645000"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-individual-11-07g-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-005","title":"11.07g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer:  \u003c\/strong\u003e11.07 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eare approximately:\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e35.19 mm x 17.02 mm x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e15.71 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffical 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing 11.07 gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.07\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\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 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 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 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\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433818763426,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_11.07_05","price":1660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_8a65339d-a69f-4d98-99e5-5a50494dad33.jpg?v=1762643549"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-individual-12-96g-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-005","title":"12.96g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer:  \u003c\/strong\u003e12.96 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eare approximately:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e 32.99 mm x 23.78 mm x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e16.30 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffical 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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\u003eThe 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 An amazing 12.96 gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.96\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433831477410,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_12.96_06","price":1945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_f31b6f62-bb7c-4a5f-813b-1a7dfd2bebda.jpg?v=1762645997"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-individual-17-90g-i-lunar-breccia-i-touat-005","title":"17.90g TOUAT 005 Lunar Breccia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer:  \u003c\/strong\u003e17.90 gram individual of a new beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, official name is TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003eare approximately:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e 39.62 mm x 27.94 mm x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e14.05 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffical 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\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 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amazing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.90\u003c\/span\u003e gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite individual. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \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 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:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\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 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 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 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\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433841209506,"sku":"TOUAT005_21_17.90_07","price":2685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_d22407a2-2920-456d-8736-6d51b823d26d.jpg?v=1762644635"},{"product_id":"3-04g-lunar-meteorite-i-lunar-breccia-nwa-11788-i-beautiful-moon-rock","title":"3.04g Lunar Meteorite I Lunar Breccia I NWA 11788","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3.04 gram amazing lunar meteorite of the feldspathic breccia NWA 1178\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 11788\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.04\u003c\/span\u003eg \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParent body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Moon  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is an actual \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3.04g gram piece of the Moon that was ejected from it’s surface when another meteorite struck it with enough force to send pieces into an Earth crossing trajectory. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An amazing \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3.04 gram specimen of the lunar meteorite NWA 11788. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.04\u003c\/span\u003eg  gram  Lunar Meteorite Specimen as shown, membrane storage\/shipping box, signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\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 11788\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 11788\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 11788\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\u003eMali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10.44 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: 98.8827%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7427%;\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 2.91558%;\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e       \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8669%;\"\u003e(2018)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.6981%;\"\u003eLunar (feldsp. breccia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.7427%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 2.91558%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8669%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.6981%;\"\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 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMB 107:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 11788\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 11788)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMali\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 Mali by Dustin Dickens from anonymous meteorite hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Many dark visually identical appearing pieces, with masses ranging from ~2 kg to many sub-g fragments, showing no fusion crust. Saw cut reveals a finely fragmental breccia with white feldspathic clasts set in a dark gray ground mass with metal flecks and minor vesiculation appearing throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) This meteorite is a breccia of fragmental pyroxene, olivine, plagioclase grains. There are domains that are fine-grained and cataclastic with shock melt and vesicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) olivine Fa: 31.2±9.4, Fe\/Mn=95±7, n=12; clinopyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e36.0±10.0\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e22.2±8.8\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=60±5, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e93.0±1.8\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=7; Shock melt (20 _m defocused electron beam, proxy for bulk meteorite composition): SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=43.2±1.7, TiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e=0.46±0.20, Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=24.2±3.6, Cr\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e=0.23±0.08, MgO=7.8±1.4, FeO=8.0±3.2, MnO=0.10±0.05, CaO=14.2±1.4, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.35±0.23, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO=0.08±0.05 (all wt%), n=4.\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: 28.9 g including a probe mount on deposit at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\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\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\u003e10441\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\u003e31.2±9.4\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\u003e36.0±10.0\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\u003e22.2±8.8\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\u003e28.9\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\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-21; 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\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850199773346,"sku":"NWA11788_21_3.04_06","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_e6935afa-929e-4bce-a27e-509ccd9e2f8f.jpg?v=1762649524"},{"product_id":"7-38g-lunar-meteorite-i-lunar-breccia-nwa-11788-i-beautiful-moon-rock","title":"7.38g Lunar Meteorite I Lunar Breccia I NWA 11788","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  7.38 gram amazing lunar meteorite of the feldspathic breccia NWA 11787.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 11788\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.38\u003c\/span\u003eg \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParen body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Moon  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is an actual\u003cspan\u003e 7.38\u003c\/span\u003eg gram piece of the Moon that was ejected from it’s surface when another meteorite struck it with enough force to send pieces into an Earth crossing trajectory. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An amazing 7.38 gram specimen of the lunar meteorite NWA 11788. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.38\u003c\/span\u003eg  gram  Lunar Meteorite Specimen as shown, membrane storage\/shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\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\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 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\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\u003eID: NWA117871802\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850209538210,"sku":"NWA11788_21_7.38_04","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_3_cfc6699f-3a96-49b8-b39f-bc418d314807.jpg?v=1762648415"},{"product_id":"8-01g-lunar-meteorite-i-lunar-breccia-nwa-11788-i-beautiful-moon-rock","title":"8.01g Lunar Meteorite I Lunar Breccia I NWA 11788","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  8.01 gram amazing lunar meteorite of the feldspathic breccia NWA 11787.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 11788\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.01\u003c\/span\u003eg \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParen body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Moon  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is an actual\u003cspan\u003e 8.01\u003c\/span\u003eg gram piece of the Moon that was ejected from it’s surface when another meteorite struck it with enough force to send pieces into an Earth crossing trajectory. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An amazing 8.01 gram specimen of the lunar meteorite NWA 11788. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.01\u003c\/span\u003eg  gram  Lunar Meteorite Specimen as shown, membrane storage\/shipping box, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/div\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\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 style=\"width: 100.029%; height: 39.2px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" summary=\"used for layout\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.4961%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 0%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 0%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 57.2467%; height: 39.2px;\"\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).   [show all]\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\u003eID: NWA117871802\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850224644258,"sku":"NWA11788_21_8.01_03","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_2780dacf-305c-4379-962d-5740ca3369cd.jpg?v=1762648869"},{"product_id":"xx-g-nwa-8576-ordinary-chondrite-slice-i-type-ll3","title":"3.44g LL3.00 Unequilibrated Primitive Chondrite Slice I NWA 8576","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra rare \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3.44 gram full slice of LL3.00 unequilibrated primitive chondrite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNWA 8576\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e LL3.00\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.44 gram full slice of LL3.00 unequilibrated chondrite NWA 8576. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Many type 3 chondrites are described as being unequilibrated, but only the 3.00 specimens can truly claim this.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNWA 8576 is a lovely chondrite displaying very tightly packed \u0026amp; well formed chondrules. As Type 3 primitive chondrite, this meteorite has undergone little to no chemical equilibration since its formation. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 NWA 8576  LL3.00 Chondrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 8576\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 8576\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 8576\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\u003e2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMorocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e59.5 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\u003eMB 103\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2014)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLL3.00\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\u003eLL3.00\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 4 approved meteorites classified as LL3.00.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLL chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLL chondrites (type 3),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrdinary chondrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrdinary chondrites (type 3)\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 25 Oct 2014\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 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8576\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8576)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMorocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: May 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Ordinary chondrite (LL3.00)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter in Erfoud, Morocco and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ferroan olivine contains 0.46±0.09 wt.% Cr\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=25; Kamacite: 0.42±0.26 wt.% Co; 5.5±1.8 wt.% Ni (n=9). There is a positive correlation between the Co and Ni values in the kamacite, as is found in other highly unequilibrated chondrites. The Cr content of the kamacite is 0.22±0.31 wt.% with a range of 0.00-0.84 wt.%. P (0.03±0.03 wt.%) and Si (0.03±0.04 wt.%) are both approximately at the detection limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Optical microscopy shows that this meteorite has ferroan olivine grains with no chromite exsolution; this implies it is outside the 3.05-3.15 range. About 10 different porphyritic chondrules in the thin section were examined. The meteorite cannot be type 3.2 or higher since it has such high Cr in the ferroan olivine and a low standard deviation similar to Semarkona (LL3.00),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrossman and Brearley (2005)\u003c\/span\u003e. The chondrules average about 600 μm in diameter, consistent with an LL classification.\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\u003eBibliography:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrossman J.N. and Brearley A.J. (2005) The onset of metamorphism in ordinary and carbonaceous chondrites.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeteorit. Planet. Sci.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e40\u003c\/b\u003e, 87-122. (link)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\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\u003eErfoud, Morocco\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 May 2014\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\u003e59.45\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\u003eLL3.00\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\u003eS1\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\u003eW4\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\u003e14.3±5.9 (n=25)\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\u003e10.0±8.4 (n=20)\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\u003e1.0±1.1\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\u003eA. Rubin, UCLA\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\u003e11.90\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\u003eUCLA\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 number - G580.; submitted by Sean Tutorow\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\u003eUCLA\u003c\/i\u003e: Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567, United States (institutional address; updated 17 Oct 2011)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42203338768609,"sku":"NWA8576SL25_3.44_03","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_copy.jpg?v=1762724655"},{"product_id":"5g-ll3-00-unequilibrated-primitive-chondrite-slice","title":"5g LL3.00 Unequilibrated Primitive Chondrite End Piece I NWA 8576","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra rare 5 gram end cut of LL3.00 unequilibrated primitive chondrite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNWA 8576 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e LL3.00\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003eYear found:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\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;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 gram end cut of LL3.00 unequilibrated chondrite NWA 8576. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Many type 3 chondrites are described as being unequilibrated, but only the 3.00 specimens can truly claim this.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNWA 8576 is a lovely chondrite displaying very tightly packed \u0026amp; well formed chondrules. As Type 3 primitive chondrite, this meteorite has undergone little to no chemical equilibration since its formation. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8576  LL3.00 Chondrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\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 8576\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 8576\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 8576\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\u003e2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMorocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e59.5 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\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 103\u003ca\u003e  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2014)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLL3.00\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\u003eLL3.00\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 4 approved meteorites classified as LL3.00.   [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLL chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLL chondrites (type 3),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrdinary chondrites, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrdinary chondrites (type 3)\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 25 Oct 2014\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 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8576\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8576)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eMorocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: May 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Ordinary chondrite (LL3.00)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter in Erfoud, Morocco and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ferroan olivine contains 0.46±0.09 wt.% Cr\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=25; Kamacite: 0.42±0.26 wt.% Co; 5.5±1.8 wt.% Ni (n=9). There is a positive correlation between the Co and Ni values in the kamacite, as is found in other highly unequilibrated chondrites. The Cr content of the kamacite is 0.22±0.31 wt.% with a range of 0.00-0.84 wt.%. P (0.03±0.03 wt.%) and Si (0.03±0.04 wt.%) are both approximately at the detection limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Optical microscopy shows that this meteorite has ferroan olivine grains with no chromite exsolution; this implies it is outside the 3.05-3.15 range. About 10 different porphyritic chondrules in the thin section were examined. The meteorite cannot be type 3.2 or higher since it has such high Cr in the ferroan olivine and a low standard deviation similar to Semarkona (LL3.00),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrossman and Brearley (2005)\u003c\/span\u003e. The chondrules average about 600 μm in diameter, consistent with an LL classification.\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\u003eBibliography:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrossman J.N. and Brearley A.J. (2005) The onset of metamorphism in ordinary and carbonaceous chondrites.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeteorit. Planet. Sci.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e40\u003c\/b\u003e, 87-122. (link)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\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\u003eErfoud, Morocco\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 May 2014\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\u003e59.45\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\u003eLL3.00\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\u003eS1\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\u003eW4\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\u003e14.3±5.9 (n=25)\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\u003e10.0±8.4 (n=20)\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\u003e1.0±1.1\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\u003eA. Rubin, UCLA\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\u003e11.90\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\u003eUCLA\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 number - G580.; submitted by Sean Tutorow\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\u003eUCLA\u003c\/i\u003e: Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567, United States (institutional address; updated 17 Oct 2011)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42350708883681,"sku":"NWA8576EC22_5_02","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_4f18b527-715b-4e7d-aba1-c5fc9764f1c8.jpg?v=1762723311"},{"product_id":"2-06g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12416","title":"2.06g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.06g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite crusted fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a crusted 2.06\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2.06 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite crusted \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\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\u003e875 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3-ung\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\u003eC3-ung\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 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\" width=\"100\" height=\"65\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42510933557473,"sku":"NWA12416_22_2.06_02","price":1030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_93ef221c-ad22-48bf-b4dd-82b31dc39f1d.jpg?v=1762721061"},{"product_id":"1-66g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12416","title":"1.66g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.66g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a 1.66\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.66\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\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\u003e875 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: 100.007%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0358%;\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7701%;\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e           \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6512%;\"\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.4699%;\"\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.0358%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7701%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6512%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.4699%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg height=\"65\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547670122721,"sku":"NWA12416_22_1.66_03","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_6_24b82bb0-14cf-4cdf-8d93-b8095700581b.jpg?v=1762720184"},{"product_id":"1-46g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12416","title":"1.46g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.46g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite meteorite specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a 1.46\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.46\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\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\u003e875 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\" style=\"width: 100.007%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7%;\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.68213%;\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e           \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1387%;\"\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.4061%;\"\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.7%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.68213%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1387%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.4061%;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eC3-ung\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 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\" width=\"100\" height=\"65\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547681722593,"sku":"NWA12416_22_1.46_04","price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_916cfca5-a515-4e46-90ed-8a7ca9c93dc1.jpg?v=1762719323"},{"product_id":"1-44g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12416","title":"1.44g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.44g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite meteorite specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a 1.44\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.44\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa)\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\u003e875 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3-ung\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\u003eC3-ung\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 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 2019\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\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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\" width=\"100\" height=\"65\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547979747553,"sku":"NWA12416_22_1.44_06","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_db8145a6-10c7-4ef8-8ef8-d62daa6f7661.jpg?v=1762813340"},{"product_id":"1-36g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12416","title":"1.36g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.36g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite meteorite specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a 1.36\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.36\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\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\u003e875 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\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e           \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3-ung\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\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg height=\"65\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548350615777,"sku":"NWA12416_22_1.36_07","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_4_f1cde67c-b89f-4c10-be30-0094b9f45850.jpg?v=1762812166"},{"product_id":"1-11g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12416","title":"1.16g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite meteorite specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a 1.16\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.16\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\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\u003e875 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3-ung\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\u003eC3-ung\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 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\" width=\"100\" height=\"65\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548428865761,"sku":"NWA12416_22_1.16_05","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_11407e39-c2dc-4be1-969a-e698b2a25d34.jpg?v=1762810559"},{"product_id":"1-11g-carbonaceous-chondrite-c3-ung-i-nwa-12417","title":"1.11g Carbonaceous Chondrite C3-ung I NWA 12416","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11g  \u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e carbonaceous chondrite fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e  NWA 12416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a 1.11\u003cspan\u003eg specimen of NWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eC3-ung  carbonaceous chondrite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/span\u003e Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This meteorite along with a few other ungrouped carbonaceous \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chondrites comprise a group of existing carbonaceous chondrites who's stable oxygen isotope ratios have recently been found to plot along the same unique line. As such, a new subgroup of carbonaceous chondrites has been proposed, known as the \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \"subgroup. While this new subgroup has been suggested, it has not yet been voted on or approved by Nomenclature Committee as of this writing 3\/5\/2022.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe petrologic designation of \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicates that the meteorite is unequilibrated and was not altered by water or chemical equilibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ung\" \u003c\/strong\u003e(ungrouped)\u003c\/em\u003e designation is indicative of how unique this particular specimen of carbonaceous chondrites is, and to-date it still does not fit into any known carbonaceous classification structure, though it may soon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.11\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003egram\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNWA 12416\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC3-ung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carbonaceous chondrite \u003c\/span\u003eMeteorite Specimen as shown, Membrane Storage\/Display Box, \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL BULLETIN DATABASE ENTRY BELLOW\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 12416\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 12416\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 12416\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\u003e2018\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\u003e875 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\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin:  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca\u003e           \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2020)  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3-ung\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\u003eC3-ung\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 23 approved meteorites classified as C3-ung.[show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites (type 3), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUngrouped chondrites\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 27 Jul 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 12416\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 12416)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2018 Jul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (C3, ungrouped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: The first batch of this material was purchased by Adam\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein July 2018 in Temara, Morocco; subsequently additional material was purchased from the same Moroccan source by Mark Lyon and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The material consists of numerous small black, friable stones, some completely fusion crusted (total weight 875 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWS\u003c\/i\u003e; L. Garvie,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e) Granular chondrules (apparent diameter 350±210 µm, N = 15) together with sparse mineral fragments and AOA (but no identifiable CAI or related mineral grains) are set in very fine grained matrix (~50 vol.%, black in thin section) containing minor kamacite and pentlandite. No phyllosilicates were detectable by X-ray diffraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olivine (Fa\u003csub\u003e1.0-67.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 3), orthopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.7-4.3\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e0.9-3.1\u003c\/sub\u003e, N = 2), clinopyroxene (Fs\u003csub\u003e1.1\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e23.2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Oxygen isotopes (K. Ziegler,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Analyses of acid-washed subsamples by laser fluorination gave, respectively, δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -10.290, -0.181, -11.117; δ\u003csup\u003e18\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.827, 7.352, -7.023; Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO -6.685, -4.063, -7.409 per mil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carbonaceous chondrite (ungrouped Type 3). Oxygen isotope compositions plot at more negative Δ\u003csup\u003e17\u003c\/sup\u003eO values than for CV, CK and most CM chondrites, and the absence of phyllosilicates excludes affinity to typical CM2 chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20.1 g including one polished thin section at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e; 152 g at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e; 361 g with Mr. M. Lyon; 137 g with Mr. M. Ouzillou; 205 g with Mr. A.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e.\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  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/maps.13493\"\u003eMB108\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eTemara\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 2018 Jul\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\u003e875\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\u003eC3-ung\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\u003e1.0-67.1\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\u003e1.7-4.3\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\u003e0.9-3.1\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\u003eA. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS\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\u003e20.1\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. Aaronson\/M. Lyon\/M. Ouzillou\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 M2151; 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\u003ePlots:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\"\u003eO isotopes:\u003cimg height=\"65\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/makeplot.php?x=-6.8270;7.3520;-7.0230\u0026amp;y=-10.2900;-0.1810;-11.1170\u0026amp;plot=16\u0026amp;label=NWA%2012416%20(C3-ung)\"\u003e  \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\u003eASU\u003c\/i\u003e: Center for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 14 Jan 2012)\u003cbr\u003eUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWebsite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eUWB\u003c\/i\u003e: University of Washington, Box 353010 Seattle, WA 98195, United States (institutional address; updated 27 Jul 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaronson\u003c\/i\u003e: Sahara Overland Ltd., Harhora, Temara, 12000, Morocco (private address; updated 3 Jan 2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42551598743777,"sku":"NWA12416_22_1.11_08","price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_1_e08df6f4-7a2a-4a9b-907f-a6e53449545a.jpg?v=1762809708"},{"product_id":"3-23g-lunar-meteorite-slice-i-nwa-14041","title":"3.23g Lunar Meteorite Slice  I NWA 14041","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e 3.23 gram lunar meteorite slice. This NWA 14041 lunar meteorite is a beautiful brecciated lunar meteorite, with a vey complex interior in comparison with many feldspathic breccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e23.4 mm x 23.24 mm x  2.44 mm \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\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 3.23 gram lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite partial slice. This slice has been polished on one side for optimal value and display options.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite specimen as shown, membrane Storage\/Shipping box, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\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\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:\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\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42920891613409,"sku":"NWA14041SL22_3.23_02","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_9eb77b5f-0d8b-47b6-a2b8-6c0e5a086148.jpg?v=1762794679"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-in-display-frame-i-amazing-piece-of-the-moon-i-touat-11","title":"Lunar Meteorite in Display Frame I Amazing piece of the Moon I TOUAT 005","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eAuthentic lunar meteorite in a limited edition double-sided color photo-display frame. This collection quality lunar meteorite is perfect for desk or cabinet display. A real piece of the Moon. Truly the gift of a lifetime. This \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eis not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e a tiny spec that you can barely see. This is a lunar meteorite the size of a pebble ejected from our only natural satellite, and against all odds has made its way to you. This lunar specimen is large enough that you can see and appreciate it with the unaided eye. This specimen has a mass of 2.81 grams and is part of the group of lunar meteorites analyzed at the University of New Mexico's Institute of Meteoritics and approved by the Meteoritical Society's Nomenclature Committee, and given the official name of TOUAT 005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TOUAT 005\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.81 gram lunar meteorite TOUAT 005 as shown, in a double-sided membrane photo-display frame, 5x7 full color double-sided signed certificate of authenticity. \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\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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 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:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\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 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 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 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\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\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040746537185,"sku":"TOUAT005KIT22_2.81_04","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/TISSERLITINE001KIT22_1.81_04acopy.jpg?v=1658026896"},{"product_id":"29-57g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"29.57g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.57 gram Eucrite Monomict Complete Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e92.07mm x  58.25 mm x 2.55mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.57 gram complete, polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555, \u003cspan\u003eexcellent surface area per gram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.57 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144124465377,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_29.57_01","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_4_65ef20ec-6244-4e52-921e-680f709c2502.jpg?v=1762801923"},{"product_id":"30-28g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"30.58g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.58 gram Eucrite Monomict Complete Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e82.61mm x  68.83mm x 2.56mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.58 gram complete, polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555, \u003cspan\u003eexcellent surface area per gram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.58 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144304001249,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_30.58_02","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_65ad8f21-257b-420e-ae82-c5a38d617267.jpg?v=1762798244"},{"product_id":"22-46g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"22.46g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.46 gram Eucrite Monomict Complete Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e71.06mm x  56.05mm x 2.43mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.46 gram complete, polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555, \u003cspan\u003eexcellent surface area per gram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.46 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144520597729,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_22.46_03","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_d9bfb587-f1f1-4414-b990-5cd9fb44dbfd.jpg?v=1762801256"},{"product_id":"14-5g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"14.5g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 gram Eucrite Monomict Complete Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e54.40\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emm x  38.6 mm x 2.8 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 gram complete, polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43162399801569,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_14.5_05","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_8a51edca-51e5-46e6-86d2-9b92fede5761.jpg?v=1762800684"},{"product_id":"8-83g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"8.83g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.83 gram Eucrite Monomict Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e54.77\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emm x  26.31 mm x 2.66 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.83 gram polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.83 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\" style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\" style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166158586081,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_8.83_06","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_bd77cb8e-56d9-465e-9498-a8491e44d247.jpg?v=1762800240"},{"product_id":"8-34g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"8.34g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.34 gram Eucrite Monomict Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e51.20\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emm x 36.05 mm x 2.35 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.34 gram polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.34 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\" class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" 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\u003eEucrite-mmict\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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 style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" 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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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 style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166179393761,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_8.34_07","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_2_6fc2d04b-829d-46ab-bad1-8f5a6403d552.jpg?v=1762799527"},{"product_id":"5-58g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"5.58g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.58 gram Eucrite Monomict Complete Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e40.10\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emm x 26.39 mm x 2.44 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.58 gram complete, polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.58 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167870484705,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_5.58_09","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_a2e55d8f-d6cf-4b74-abdc-bb50cbe81f0e.jpg?v=1762798903"},{"product_id":"9-47g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"8.47g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.47 gram Eucrite Monomict Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e48.46 mm x 35.22 mm x 2.48 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.47 gram polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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\u003e and 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.47 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\" class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003cimg style=\"border: 0px;\" alt=\"help\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" 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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003cimg style=\"border: 0px;\" alt=\"help\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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 style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" 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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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 style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43169856356577,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_8.47_010","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_5_36d755bc-872d-48ed-977d-775ae98712f0.jpg?v=1762802638"},{"product_id":"4-04g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"4.04g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.04 gram Eucrite Monomict Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e42.92 mm x 20.66 mm x 2.51 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.04 gram polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.04 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\" style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43169874215137,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_4.04_011","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_f368fcc8-39ad-4efc-a11d-f9d6261c83b7.jpg?v=1762796468"},{"product_id":"3-50g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"3.50g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.50 gram Eucrite Monomict Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.50 gram polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\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\u003e and 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.50 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" id=\"maintable\" cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tablefat\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"insidehead\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\" style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\" style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBIndent\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MBNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"inside\" style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43169991753953,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_3.50_012","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_038f3f4c-765b-4691-8f0b-e39fc62a03a7.jpg?v=1762795978"},{"product_id":"2-62g-eucrite-monomict-slice-hed-nwa-8555","title":"2.62g Eucrite Monomict Slice I HED NWA 8555","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.62 gram Eucrite Monomict Slice I NWA 8555\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 8555 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.62 gram polished on one side, slice of monomict eucrite NWA 8555\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.62 gram NWA 8555 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen as Shown \u0026amp; signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: black; color: #000000; font-family: Times;\" class=\"tablefat\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" id=\"maintable\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid black; border-left: 1px solid #aaaaaa; border-right: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"insidehead\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22pt;\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eBasic information\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Northwest Africa 8555\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviation:\u003c\/b\u003e NWA 8555\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eObserved fall: \u003c\/b\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear found: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e(Northwest Africa) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eClassification\u003cbr\u003e  history:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" 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\u003eEucrite-mmict\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is 1 of 187 approved meteorites classified as Eucrite-mmict. [show all]\u003cbr\u003eSearch for other: Achondrites,Eucrites, and HED achondrites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eComments:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003eApproved 18 Oct 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ddffee;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWriteup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"writeup\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cu\u003eWriteup from MB 103:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"outline: blue solid 1px; margin: 6px; padding: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthwest Africa 8555\u003c\/strong\u003e (NWA 8555)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003e(Northwest Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003ePurchased: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBIndent\"\u003eClassification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, monomict)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purchased by Brahim Tahiri from a Moroccan hunter and sent to his partner Sean Tutorow for classification, April, 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matching stones, 1729 g and 1198 g. Irregular weathered exterior. Saw cut reveals a breccia with tan lithic clasts up to 1 cm set in a dark-gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrography\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Microprobe examination of a polished mount show basaltic eucrite clasts cross-cut by shock melt veins, pyroxenes show exsolution lamellae. Ubiquitous chromite, ilmenite, and silica, some barite found. Moderate weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeochemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, \u003ci\u003eUNM\u003c\/i\u003e) Low-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e60.7±2.2\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e4.5±2.4\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; high-Ca pyroxene Fs\u003csub\u003e29.3±1.5\u003c\/sub\u003eWo\u003csub\u003e41.1±1.6\u003c\/sub\u003e, Fe\/Mn=33±1, n=12; plagioclase An\u003csub\u003e89.0±1.2\u003c\/sub\u003e, n=8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achondrite (monomict eucrite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" class=\"MBNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59.78 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 style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eData from:\u003cbr\u003e  MB103\u003cbr\u003e  Table 0\u003cbr\u003e  Line 0:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" 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\u003eMorocco\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 2013\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\u003e2923.78\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\u003eEucrite-mmict\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\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\u003e59.78\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\u003eSean Tutorow\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 G565; 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 style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eInstitutions\u003cbr\u003e   and collections\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ddffee; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;\" class=\"inside\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/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; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meteorite.unm.edu\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43170017345761,"sku":"NWA8555SL22_2.62_013","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/files\/transparent-Photoroom_4_b0be0b6d-e085-4bf4-a17a-b603be806280.jpg?v=1762795497"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-dust-i-nwa-14041","title":"Lunar Meteorite Dust  I One Gram","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Offer: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gram of lunar meteorite dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Name of the Lunar Meteorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e NWA 14041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunar Meteorite Type:\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\u003eCollection Method: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis lunar meteorite dust is isolated and collected from our specimen cutting process in a proprietary process created to ensure no other cutting residue is incorporated into the dust, and that the final recovered lunar material is as pure as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e gram lunar dust from the lunar meteorite NWA 14041. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gram Lunar Meteorite dust in small glass bottle as shown, and \u003c\/span\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\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\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\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\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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:\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/qmark.gif\" alt=\"help\"\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 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 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\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","brand":"Top Meteorite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43351552164065,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/NWA14041DUST22acopy.jpg?v=1664214111"},{"product_id":"lunar-meteorite-in-display-frame-i-amazing-piece-of-the-moon-i-nwa-14041","title":"Lunar Meteorite with Photo Display Frame I A real piece of the Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eAn authentic lunar meteorite in a limited edition double-sided photo-display frame. This collection quality lunar meteorite is perfect for desk or cabinet display. This is a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e real piece of the Moon, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ethis is\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e not a reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Truly the gift of a lifetime. This is a lunar meteorite was ejected from our only natural satellite, and against all odds has made its way to you. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e a tiny spec that you can barely see. This lunar specimen is large enough that you can see and appreciate it with the unaided eye. That said, we do recommend a 10x loupe for optimal viewing. This specimen has the official name of NWA 14041.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emeteorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Lunar Feldspathic Breccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOfficial Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNWA 14041\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you get: \u003c\/b\u003eLunar meteorite \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNWA 14041 specimen similar to the one shown, in a double-sided membrane photo-display frame, 5x7 full color double-sided signed certificate of authenticity.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese specimens can vary in size and weight and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewill be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e an authentic lunar meteorite NWA 14041 specimen of similar size and weight, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewill not be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the exact specimen shown in this image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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":43351915167969,"sku":"LUNARKIT22_01","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/products\/LUNARKIT22_01acopy.jpg?v=1664224235"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2762\/collections\/Photos_-_1_of_1.jpg?v=1785714431","url":"https:\/\/topmeteorite.com\/en-ca\/collections\/all.oembed?page=16","provider":"Top Meteorite","version":"1.0","type":"link"}