-With Iron inclusions!!!- Primitive Achondrite Meteorite. WINONAITE. "IN GHAR 001" (Algeria, 2022). - 136.4 g
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Winonaite primitive achondrite meteorite with iron inclusions from the Sahara region of Algeria, classified IN GHAR 001 (Algeria, 2022), weight 136.4 g.
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Winonaite are a rare class of primitive achondrites. They are rocky meteorites that represent a missing link in planetary evolution: they reached the temperature sufficient to initiate an internal fusion process, but cooled before their components fully separated, thus preserving certain characteristics of chondrites.
They contain metal in varying proportions, and in this specimen you can see a good amount of metallic inclusions on the surface, in the form of "splashes" or metallic spots of different sizes, something that adds beauty and significantly increases the piece’s value.
Winonaites began as a primitive chondritic asteroid before impacts and radioactive decay raised its internal temperature to almost melt it completely.
The name Winonaites is due to the meteorite Winona, discovered in 1928 in Arizona (USA), in an archaeological find. The original specimen was found deliberately buried inside a stone chest in the prehistoric ruins of the Elden village. It is believed that Native Americans witnessed its fall or recognized its special nature.
Classified as In Ghar 001, the exact location where it was found is known—something uncommon among meteorites found in Northwest Africa—making it a worldwide novelty, being one of the latest official classifications on record. There are only 5.7 kg of this meteorite in the world, so this specimen is one of the few that will go up for sale.
Don't miss this opportunity.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the lifetime authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material. Buy with guarantees.
- IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
- GBMA members with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
- The Meteoritical Society members with number #6667
Best regards and our warmest wishes.
CRATER METEORITES
Winonaite are a rare class of primitive achondrites. They are rocky meteorites that represent a missing link in planetary evolution: they reached the temperature sufficient to initiate an internal fusion process, but cooled before their components fully separated, thus preserving certain characteristics of chondrites.
They contain metal in varying proportions, and in this specimen you can see a good amount of metallic inclusions on the surface, in the form of "splashes" or metallic spots of different sizes, something that adds beauty and significantly increases the piece’s value.
Winonaites began as a primitive chondritic asteroid before impacts and radioactive decay raised its internal temperature to almost melt it completely.
The name Winonaites is due to the meteorite Winona, discovered in 1928 in Arizona (USA), in an archaeological find. The original specimen was found deliberately buried inside a stone chest in the prehistoric ruins of the Elden village. It is believed that Native Americans witnessed its fall or recognized its special nature.
Classified as In Ghar 001, the exact location where it was found is known—something uncommon among meteorites found in Northwest Africa—making it a worldwide novelty, being one of the latest official classifications on record. There are only 5.7 kg of this meteorite in the world, so this specimen is one of the few that will go up for sale.
Don't miss this opportunity.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the lifetime authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material. Buy with guarantees.
- IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
- GBMA members with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
- The Meteoritical Society members with number #6667
Best regards and our warmest wishes.
CRATER METEORITES
Details
Name of meteorite
-With Iron inclusions!!!- Primitive Achondrite Meteorite. WINONAITE.
Type of meteorite
"IN GHAR 001" (Algeria, 2022).
Weight
136.4 g
Origin (region/city)
SAHARA
Country of origin
Algeria
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