Meteorite Classified NWA 14022 - Chondrite L6 - 256 g - with IMCA Certificate - Height: 92 mm - Width: 40 mm - 256 g - (1)
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NWA 14022 meteorite, Ordinary Chondrite L6, from Mauritania, weight 256 g, with IMCA certificate.
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Meteorite Classified NWA 14022 - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - 256g - with IMCA Certificate
This important sample of officially classified stony meteorite NWA 14022.
This extraordinary fragment comes from a recorded fall in the desert of Mauritania and was recovered in 2018.
The piece belongs to the class of Ordinary Chondrites L6, primordial witnesses to the birth of our solar system (dating back to more than 4.5 billion years ago). The sample shows a gorgeous natural textured surface rich with veining and a base-cut section that allows observation of the internal matrix with the typical sparkling iron-nickel metallic details.
The total known mass of this specific meteorite (TKW) is only 1635 grams, making this 256-gram specimen an extremely significant and sought-after portion for any collector.
Technical specifications:
• Name: NWA 14022 (Official Classification)
• Type: Ordinary Chondrite L6
• Origin: Mauritania (Northwestern Africa)
• Year of Find: 2018
• Weight: 256 grams
• Certificate included: Certificate of Authenticity issued by IMCA official member #7967 (International Meteorite Collectors Association), guaranteeing provenance and authenticity.
Conditions: Excellent display specimen, complete with transparent display case and original identification tag. Tracked shipping and professional packaging to ensure maximum protection of the piece. A unique opportunity to add a piece of deep-space history to your collection!
Meteorite Classified NWA 14022 - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - 256g - with IMCA Certificate
This important sample of officially classified stony meteorite NWA 14022.
This extraordinary fragment comes from a recorded fall in the desert of Mauritania and was recovered in 2018.
The piece belongs to the class of Ordinary Chondrites L6, primordial witnesses to the birth of our solar system (dating back to more than 4.5 billion years ago). The sample shows a gorgeous natural textured surface rich with veining and a base-cut section that allows observation of the internal matrix with the typical sparkling iron-nickel metallic details.
The total known mass of this specific meteorite (TKW) is only 1635 grams, making this 256-gram specimen an extremely significant and sought-after portion for any collector.
Technical specifications:
• Name: NWA 14022 (Official Classification)
• Type: Ordinary Chondrite L6
• Origin: Mauritania (Northwestern Africa)
• Year of Find: 2018
• Weight: 256 grams
• Certificate included: Certificate of Authenticity issued by IMCA official member #7967 (International Meteorite Collectors Association), guaranteeing provenance and authenticity.
Conditions: Excellent display specimen, complete with transparent display case and original identification tag. Tracked shipping and professional packaging to ensure maximum protection of the piece. A unique opportunity to add a piece of deep-space history to your collection!
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Type of meteorite
Meteorite Classified NWA 14022 - Chondrite L6 - 256 g - with IMCA Certificate
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Meteorite Classified NWA 14022 - Chondrite L6 - 256 g - with IMCA Certificate
Weight
256 g
Country of origin
Mauritania
Height
92 mm
Width
40 mm
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