Lunar meteorite XL Adrar 013 Lunar Feldspathic Gabbro - Height: 28 mm - Width: 20 mm - 3.7 g - (1)

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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

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Maanmeteoriet is an XL Adrar 013 lunar meteorite, a lunar feldspathic gabbro from Timokten, Algeria (2023), measuring 20 × 28 mm and weighing 3.7 g.

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100% authentic large lunar meteorite. Comes with certicicate of autheticity of:

- International Meteorite Collectors Association
- Global Meteorite Association
- The Meteoritical Society

This piece was found in Algeria in 2023 a new lunar meteorites discovery officially classified as lunar impact-melt breccia (anorthositic norite-gabbro)

Lunar meteorites are usually offered in very small sizes. This large beautiful specimen is an excellent size and prestine condition for this rare meteorite.

Lunar meteorites (lunaites) are among the most elusive natural materials on Earth, accounting for less than 0.1% of all known meteorite finds. Ejected from the Moon's surface by asteroid impacts and surviving a chaotic journey through space, they represent a priceless scientific resource and a must have for any meteorite collection.

100% authentic large lunar meteorite. Comes with certicicate of autheticity of:

- International Meteorite Collectors Association
- Global Meteorite Association
- The Meteoritical Society

This piece was found in Algeria in 2023 a new lunar meteorites discovery officially classified as lunar impact-melt breccia (anorthositic norite-gabbro)

Lunar meteorites are usually offered in very small sizes. This large beautiful specimen is an excellent size and prestine condition for this rare meteorite.

Lunar meteorites (lunaites) are among the most elusive natural materials on Earth, accounting for less than 0.1% of all known meteorite finds. Ejected from the Moon's surface by asteroid impacts and surviving a chaotic journey through space, they represent a priceless scientific resource and a must have for any meteorite collection.

Details

Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Lunar meteorite
Type of meteorite
XL Adrar 013 Lunar Feldspathic Gabbro
Weight
3.7 g
Origin (region/city)
Timokten, Algeria, 2023
Country of origin
Algeria
Height
28 mm
Width
20 mm
The NetherlandsVerified
187
Objects sold
100%
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