rafsa 007 Rare Angrita meteorite - 7.04 g

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Rafsa 007 is an Angrite meteorite with several fragments weighing a total of 7.04 g, originating from Tindouf, Algeria.

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This lot consists of authentic fragments of the Angrite meteorite Rafsa 007, with a total combined weight of 7.04 grams.

Angrites are among the rarest known achondritic meteorites, originating from a differentiated parent body formed in the early stages of the Solar System. Their mineralogical composition and their age make them objects of great scientific interest and highly valuable to advanced collectors.

Meteorite details

Name: Rafsa 007

Type: Angrite (achondrite)

Total weight: 7.04 g (several fragments)

Classification: Official, published in the Meteoritical Bulletin

Place of discovery: Algeria

Official reference (Meteoritical Bulletin):
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=81288

This lot consists of authentic fragments of the Angrite meteorite Rafsa 007, with a total combined weight of 7.04 grams.

Angrites are among the rarest known achondritic meteorites, originating from a differentiated parent body formed in the early stages of the Solar System. Their mineralogical composition and their age make them objects of great scientific interest and highly valuable to advanced collectors.

Meteorite details

Name: Rafsa 007

Type: Angrite (achondrite)

Total weight: 7.04 g (several fragments)

Classification: Official, published in the Meteoritical Bulletin

Place of discovery: Algeria

Official reference (Meteoritical Bulletin):
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=81288

Details

Name of meteorite
rafsa 007
Type of meteorite
Rare Angrita meteorite
Weight
7.04 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Tindouf, Algeria
Country of Origin
Algeria
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