Meteorite Achondrite HED Bechar 014 (Eucrite, melt breccia) No reserve price!! - 15 g - (1)

Fantastica Bechar 014 (Eucrite, Melt Breccia)

Fantastica Bechar 014 (Acondrite HED)
Bechar 014. 30.25293°N, 3.53005°0
Bechar, Algeria

History:
The meteorite was found during a search in the Bechar dense strewn field and was subsequently purchased by the owner of the main mass from a trader in Algeria.

Petrography: A polymict fusion-breccia composed of black fusion clasts up to 0.5 mm in size, plus mineral fragments up to 1.6 mm embedded in a shock-melt matrix that is finely recrystallized. The principal minerals are zoned pyroxene, olivine, and calcium-rich plagioclase. Mineral grains carried into the fusion matrix often display textures of resorption.

Minor phases include silica, chromite, ilmenite, FeS, and baddeleyite. No metallic iron detected.

The shipment will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity!