Bechar 008 – Rare Howardite from Asteroid Vesta – Exclusive Premium Specimen Exemplar - 20.8 g - (1)

Bechar 008 – Rare Howardite from Asteroid Vesta – Exclusive Premium Specimen, 20.8 g

Offered here is an exceptional Bechar 008 meteorite specimen weighing 20.8 grams — a highly attractive and increasingly desirable example of this rare howardite. According to the Meteoritical Bulletin, Bechar 008 is officially classified as a howardite, with a total known mass of only 1,700 g, which makes this material especially scarce for collectors.

Howardites belong to the important group of achondritic meteorites, meaning they are not ordinary primitive stony meteorites, but material from a body that already underwent geological development. In simpler terms: this is not just a random stone from space, but part of a much more evolved celestial body. Howardites are widely linked to asteroid 4 Vesta, one of the most scientifically important objects in the asteroid belt.

That is exactly what makes Bechar 008 so fascinating: it represents material from the crustal environment of an ancient protoplanet-like body. Howardites are often especially appreciated by collectors because they combine rarity, scientific importance, and a direct connection to one of the best-known parent bodies in meteoritics.

This particular specimen stands out not only because of its rarity, but also because of its strong visual character. It has a powerful natural form, a highly expressive surface, and a striking sculptural appearance that gives it real presence. The relief, texture, and natural structure make it interesting from every angle. This is not an ordinary fragment, but a specimen with unmistakable personality and display quality.

At 20.8 g, it also has an excellent collector size: substantial enough to show its full shape and surface character, yet still in a very elegant and sought-after format. Pieces of this kind are especially appealing because they combine scientific significance with a strong aesthetic impression.

Bechar 008 was published in Meteoritical Bulletin 112. The bulletin lists it as a find from the Bechar region of Algeria, classified by K. Metzler (IfP), with the type specimen held at IfP.

Truly attractive howardites are far less common than many collectors assume. Many examples are small, plain, or visually unremarkable. This specimen, by contrast, combines a rare classification, highly desirable provenance, and a bold, naturally expressive appearance in a very convincing way.




This is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally high-quality specimen in this condition and visual quality. Especially with carefully selected pieces, it becomes clear how rarely aesthetic shape, clean surface, and convincing overall character come together in one single specimen.




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Each specimen comes with a certificate — ensuring an authentic, secure, and certified purchase.

Thank you and good luck!

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