Denader 002 Exotic Ungrouped Achondrite Meteorite - 4.74 g

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Denader 002, an exotic ungrouped achondrite meteorite from Gao, Mali, weighing 4.74 g.

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Subject: Ungrouped achondrite meteorite
Official classification: Denader 002
Place of find: Mali (Gao region)
Year of discovery: 2024
Weight: 4.7 g

This specimen corresponds to a Denader 002 achondrite, an ungrouped meteorite officially classified and recognized by the Meteoritical Society. It was found in Mali in the year 2024 and represents a relatively uncommon type of meteorite, of notable scientific and collector interest.

Despite its modest size, it is an authentic fragment of extraterrestrial material with a composition and features that distinguish it from more common meteorites. The absence of a fusion crust is consistent with its state of preservation and with the natural conditions of its discovery.

The piece preserves natural morphology, without polishing or artificial treatments, maintaining its authenticity. It is suitable for both private collections and for enthusiasts who value well-documented and officially classified meteorites.

Analysis and official classification:
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=85231

Subject: Ungrouped achondrite meteorite
Official classification: Denader 002
Place of find: Mali (Gao region)
Year of discovery: 2024
Weight: 4.7 g

This specimen corresponds to a Denader 002 achondrite, an ungrouped meteorite officially classified and recognized by the Meteoritical Society. It was found in Mali in the year 2024 and represents a relatively uncommon type of meteorite, of notable scientific and collector interest.

Despite its modest size, it is an authentic fragment of extraterrestrial material with a composition and features that distinguish it from more common meteorites. The absence of a fusion crust is consistent with its state of preservation and with the natural conditions of its discovery.

The piece preserves natural morphology, without polishing or artificial treatments, maintaining its authenticity. It is suitable for both private collections and for enthusiasts who value well-documented and officially classified meteorites.

Analysis and official classification:
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=85231

Details

Name of meteorite
Denader 002
Type of meteorite
Exotic Ungrouped Achondrite Meteorite
Weight
4.74 g
Origin (region/city)
Gao
Country of origin
Mali
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