Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size-- 1000 g
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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.
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Meteorite from Mauritania, a Condrite meteorite (NWA XXX) of XXL size, weighing 1000 g with an intact fusion crust.
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Description
H chondrite meteorite of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, a special museum piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
Discovered in Mauritania in 2024, displaying notable aesthetic qualities and preservation.
This complete specimen weighs 1000 grams and stands out for the following features:
Beautiful, uniform black fusion crust, well preserved
Clear natural orientation, evidence of atmospheric flight
Numerous deep regmaglites (surface feature indentations with fingerprint-like appearance)
Whole and intact specimen, no restoration
Soft desert patina that enhances 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 regmaglites make it a scientifically important specimen and an attractive display piece, ideal for serious collectors or for investment.
Origin: Mauritania
Year of discovery: 2024
Weight: 1000 g
Type: Chondrite - NWA XXX
Condition: Complete - Fusion crust intact - Oriented
A complete and aesthetic meteorite of significant size (over 1 kg), increasingly rare on the market.
If you are not interested in this item, don’t deny another buyer the opportunity.
Measurements are approximately 12 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm
insured shipping and extremely well packed
Thank you for your interest
Qurtubagemstone
Description
H chondrite meteorite of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, a special museum piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
Discovered in Mauritania in 2024, displaying notable aesthetic qualities and preservation.
This complete specimen weighs 1000 grams and stands out for the following features:
Beautiful, uniform black fusion crust, well preserved
Clear natural orientation, evidence of atmospheric flight
Numerous deep regmaglites (surface feature indentations with fingerprint-like appearance)
Whole and intact specimen, no restoration
Soft desert patina that enhances 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 regmaglites make it a scientifically important specimen and an attractive display piece, ideal for serious collectors or for investment.
Origin: Mauritania
Year of discovery: 2024
Weight: 1000 g
Type: Chondrite - NWA XXX
Condition: Complete - Fusion crust intact - Oriented
A complete and aesthetic meteorite of significant size (over 1 kg), increasingly rare on the market.
If you are not interested in this item, don’t deny another buyer the opportunity.
Measurements are approximately 12 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm
insured shipping and extremely well packed
Thank you for your interest
Qurtubagemstone
Details
Mineral form
Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size-
Weight
1000 g
Country of origin
Mauritania
