Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size- - 1000 g
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A complete oriented Northwest Africa (NWA XXX) Condrite meteorite from Mauritania, discovered in 2024, weighing 1000 g.
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Description
Condrite meteorite (H) of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, museum-grade piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
Discovered in Mauritania in 2024, exhibiting 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-indentation features with fingerprint-like appearance)
Whole and intact specimen, no restoration
Soft desert patina that enhances surface relief
Northwest Africa and West Africa meteorites (NWA) are highly sought after for their Saharan provenance and scientific significance. Chondrites represent the most primitive material in the solar system, dating to about 4.56 billion years ago, offering a direct view of planetary formation.
This piece has an 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, please don’t deprive another buyer of the opportunity
Approximate dimensions: 12x8.5 x 6.5 cm
Insured shipping and extremely well packaged
Thank you for your interest
Qurtubagemstone
Description
Condrite meteorite (H) of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, museum-grade piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
Discovered in Mauritania in 2024, exhibiting 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-indentation features with fingerprint-like appearance)
Whole and intact specimen, no restoration
Soft desert patina that enhances surface relief
Northwest Africa and West Africa meteorites (NWA) are highly sought after for their Saharan provenance and scientific significance. Chondrites represent the most primitive material in the solar system, dating to about 4.56 billion years ago, offering a direct view of planetary formation.
This piece has an 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, please don’t deprive another buyer of the opportunity
Approximate dimensions: 12x8.5 x 6.5 cm
Insured shipping and extremely well packaged
Thank you for your interest
Qurtubagemstone
Details
Type of meteorite
Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size-
Weight
1000 g
Country of origin
Mauritania
