Lunar meteorite feldspathic breccia | Bechar 003 - 4.82 g

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Lunar meteorite, a feldspathic breccia meteorite classified Bechar 003, originating from Bechar, Algeria, weighing 4.82 g.

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Subject: Lunar feldspathic meteorite
Official classification: Bechar 003
Place of finding: Algeria
Year of discovery: 2022
Weight: 4.82 g

This specimen is a lunar feldspathic meteorite officially classified as Bechar 003, of lunar origin, found in Algeria in the year 2022. It belongs to the feldspathic crust materials, rich in plagioclase, characteristic of anorthositic feldspathic breccias.

With a weight of 4.82 g, this is a representative and scientifically documented sample of authentic lunar material. This type of meteorite preserves valuable information about the formation and early evolution of the Moon's crust, which makes them especially valued by both advanced collectors and for educational and study purposes.

The piece is completely natural and has not been polished or subjected to any artificial treatment, preserving its original characteristics intact.

Subject: Lunar feldspathic meteorite
Official classification: Bechar 003
Place of finding: Algeria
Year of discovery: 2022
Weight: 4.82 g

This specimen is a lunar feldspathic meteorite officially classified as Bechar 003, of lunar origin, found in Algeria in the year 2022. It belongs to the feldspathic crust materials, rich in plagioclase, characteristic of anorthositic feldspathic breccias.

With a weight of 4.82 g, this is a representative and scientifically documented sample of authentic lunar material. This type of meteorite preserves valuable information about the formation and early evolution of the Moon's crust, which makes them especially valued by both advanced collectors and for educational and study purposes.

The piece is completely natural and has not been polished or subjected to any artificial treatment, preserving its original characteristics intact.

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Name of meteorite
Lunar meteorite
Type of meteorite
feldspathic breccia | Bechar 003
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Classification name: Bechar 003
Weight
4.82 g
Origin (region/city)
Bechar, Algeria
Country of origin
Algeria
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