Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size- - 392 g
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Condrite meteorite NWA XXX, XXL size, weighing 392 g, from Mauritania and discovered in 2024, with an intact fusion crust.
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Description
Meteorite of chondrite (H) of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, a special museum piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
discovered in Mauritania in 2024, displaying remarkable aesthetic and preservation qualities.
This complete specimen weighs 392 grams and stands out for the following features:
Beautiful and uniform black fusion crust, well preserved
Clear natural orientation, evidence of its atmospheric flight
Numerous deep regmaglitos (surface features with fingerprint-like grooves)
Whole, intact specimen, with no restoration
Soft desert patina that enhances the surface relief
Northwest Africa (NWA) meteorites are highly sought after for their Saharan provenance and scientific importance. Chondrites represent the most primitive material in the solar system, about 4.56 billion years old, offering a direct view of planetary formation.
This piece has excellent visual impact: its oriented shape and well-developed regmaglitos make it a scientifically important specimen and an attractive display piece, ideal for serious collectors or as an investment.
Origin: Mauritania
Year of discovery: 2024
Weight: 392 grams
Type: Chondrite - NWA XXX
Condition: Complete - Fusion crust intact - Oriented
A complete and aesthetic meteorite of significant size (almost 400 g), increasingly rare on the market.
If you are not interested in this item, don’t deprive another buyer of the opportunity.
Dimensions are approximate: 10x6x6 cm
Insured shipping and extremely well packed
Thank you for your interest
Qurtubagemstone
Description
Meteorite of chondrite (H) of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, a special museum piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
discovered in Mauritania in 2024, displaying remarkable aesthetic and preservation qualities.
This complete specimen weighs 392 grams and stands out for the following features:
Beautiful and uniform black fusion crust, well preserved
Clear natural orientation, evidence of its atmospheric flight
Numerous deep regmaglitos (surface features with fingerprint-like grooves)
Whole, intact specimen, with no restoration
Soft desert patina that enhances the surface relief
Northwest Africa (NWA) meteorites are highly sought after for their Saharan provenance and scientific importance. Chondrites represent the most primitive material in the solar system, about 4.56 billion years old, offering a direct view of planetary formation.
This piece has excellent visual impact: its oriented shape and well-developed regmaglitos make it a scientifically important specimen and an attractive display piece, ideal for serious collectors or as an investment.
Origin: Mauritania
Year of discovery: 2024
Weight: 392 grams
Type: Chondrite - NWA XXX
Condition: Complete - Fusion crust intact - Oriented
A complete and aesthetic meteorite of significant size (almost 400 g), increasingly rare on the market.
If you are not interested in this item, don’t deprive another buyer of the opportunity.
Dimensions are approximate: 10x6x6 cm
Insured shipping and extremely well packed
Thank you for your interest
Qurtubagemstone
Details
Type of meteorite
Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size-
Weight
392 g
Country of origin
Mauritania
