AUBRITE DJOUA 001, new classification Achondrite EXTREMELY RARE, End Cut - 22 g

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Aubrite DJOUA 001, new classification, an extremely rare achondrite End Cut meteorite from Algeria in Northwest Africa, weighing 22 g.

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An amazing Aubrite meteorite fragment.

Its igneous origin sets them apart from primitive enstatite chondrites and indicates that they originated on an asteroid.

Aubrites are composed mainly of large white crystals of Mg-rich orthopyroxene, or enstatite. Around this matrix, they have minor phases of olivine, nickel–iron metal and troilite, which indicate magma formation under extremely reducing conditions.

The extensive brecciation of most aubrites testifies to a violent history in their parent body.

Spectral comparisons of aubrites with asteroid spectra have revealed surprising similarities between the aubrite group and the E-type asteroids of the Nysa family.

A small near-Earth object, (3103) Eger, is often suggested as the primary parent body of aubrites.

We are members of:
- IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) #8187
- Meteoritical Society
- American Meteor Society

All of our pieces are certified and, moreover, we provide a chemical composition analysis if the piece’s value exceeds €300, performed at our facilities by X-ray spectroscopy.

Seller's Story

We search for pieces of the cosmos to put the universe in your hands. At Expometeoritos we are dedicated to visiting the most inhospitable corners of the planet in search of meteorites and all those elements (Impactites, Suevites, Tektites, etc.) that attest to what the universe around us is like and how it works. We are adventurous, curious and restless by nature and thanks to this project we can bring the secrets of the cosmos closer to all of you in a different way. We organize informative talks, exhibitions, we analyze and classify, cut and polish meteorites and, in addition, we offer you the best pieces so that you can get hold of them and have a piece of the universe in your own home. Our commitment is complete and we want you to have all the guarantees and confidence, that is why all our pieces are certified and an analysis of their chemical composition is also included if the value of the piece exceeds €300. The analysis is carried out in our facilities by X-ray spectrography. The pieces will be sent by express service UPS 24/48 hours We are members of: .- IMCA (International Association of Meteorite Collectors) #8187 .- GMA (Global Meteorite Association) #0078 .- Meteorical Society .-American Meteor Society Collegiate Nº 8187 authorized by IMCA for the issuance of official certificates
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An amazing Aubrite meteorite fragment.

Its igneous origin sets them apart from primitive enstatite chondrites and indicates that they originated on an asteroid.

Aubrites are composed mainly of large white crystals of Mg-rich orthopyroxene, or enstatite. Around this matrix, they have minor phases of olivine, nickel–iron metal and troilite, which indicate magma formation under extremely reducing conditions.

The extensive brecciation of most aubrites testifies to a violent history in their parent body.

Spectral comparisons of aubrites with asteroid spectra have revealed surprising similarities between the aubrite group and the E-type asteroids of the Nysa family.

A small near-Earth object, (3103) Eger, is often suggested as the primary parent body of aubrites.

We are members of:
- IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) #8187
- Meteoritical Society
- American Meteor Society

All of our pieces are certified and, moreover, we provide a chemical composition analysis if the piece’s value exceeds €300, performed at our facilities by X-ray spectroscopy.

Seller's Story

We search for pieces of the cosmos to put the universe in your hands. At Expometeoritos we are dedicated to visiting the most inhospitable corners of the planet in search of meteorites and all those elements (Impactites, Suevites, Tektites, etc.) that attest to what the universe around us is like and how it works. We are adventurous, curious and restless by nature and thanks to this project we can bring the secrets of the cosmos closer to all of you in a different way. We organize informative talks, exhibitions, we analyze and classify, cut and polish meteorites and, in addition, we offer you the best pieces so that you can get hold of them and have a piece of the universe in your own home. Our commitment is complete and we want you to have all the guarantees and confidence, that is why all our pieces are certified and an analysis of their chemical composition is also included if the value of the piece exceeds €300. The analysis is carried out in our facilities by X-ray spectrography. The pieces will be sent by express service UPS 24/48 hours We are members of: .- IMCA (International Association of Meteorite Collectors) #8187 .- GMA (Global Meteorite Association) #0078 .- Meteorical Society .-American Meteor Society Collegiate Nº 8187 authorized by IMCA for the issuance of official certificates
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Details

Name of meteorite
AUBRITE DJOUA 001, new classification
Type of meteorite
Achondrite EXTREMELY RARE, End Cut
Supplement
piece
Weight
22 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Northwest Africa
Country of Origin
Algeria
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