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Name: Northwest Africa 18759 (NWA 18759)
Type: Meteorite – Ordinary Chondrite (L5)
Locality: Niger, Africa
Year of finding: 2019
Weight: 219 g

NWA 18759 is an ordinary chondrite-type meteorite, found in Niger in 2019 and officially classified in the Meteoritical Bulletin. It belongs to a group of primitive meteorites formed at the dawn of the solar system, originating from a non-differentiated asteroid body.

The surface shows a dark fusion crust partially preserved and moderate desert weathering, common in Northwest Africa finds. The specimen is offered in natural, unpolished, and unrestored condition.

Authentic specimen, scientifically documented and suitable for both specialized collectors and educational and scientific interest.

Nombre: Northwest Africa 18759 (NWA 18759)
Tipo: Meteorito – Condrita ordinaria (L5)
Lugar de hallazgo: Níger, África
Año de hallazgo: 2019
Peso: 219 g

NWA 18759 es un meteorito de tipo condrita ordinaria L5, hallado en Níger en 2019 y clasificado oficialmente en el Meteoritical Bulletin. Pertenece a un grupo de meteoritos primitivos formados en el inicio del sistema solar, procedentes de un cuerpo asteroidal no diferenciado.

La superficie muestra corteza de fusión oscura parcialmente conservada y alteración desértica moderada, habitual en hallazgos del Noroeste de África. La pieza se ofrece en estado natural, sin pulir ni restaurar.

Ejemplar auténtico, científicamente documentado y adecuado tanto para coleccionistas especializados como para interés educativo y científico.

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NWA 18759 Meteorite – Ordinary Chondrite (L5) - 219 g

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Northwest Africa 18759 (NWA 18759) is an ordinary chondrite (L5) meteorite from Niger, discovered in 2019 and weighing 219 g.

NWA 18759 Meteorite – Ordinary Chondrite (L5) - 219 g

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Northwest Africa 18759 (NWA 18759) is an ordinary chondrite (L5) meteorite from Niger, discovered in 2019 and weighing 219 g.

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