AUBRITE -ACHONDRITE of ENSTATITE- Coming from the orbit of MERCURY! Djoua 001 (Algeria, 2021). NO RESERVE PRICE! - 17.3 g
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Djoua 001 is an aubrite achondrite meteorite dominated by enstatite, originating from the Sahara region with provenance from Algeria (Illizi) in 2021, and weighs 17.3 g.
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Djoua 001 is the name given to the scattered fragments of a meteorite found between February and March 2021 near Illizi, Algeria.
Djoua 001 is an aubrite, an enstatite-rich achondrite composed mainly of enstatite, which scientifically indicates that it probably formed on a large-bodied asteroid in environments near Mercury's orbit.
Aubrites are a unique class of achondritic meteorites that represent relatively extreme formation conditions in the early solar system. Aubrites are almost all white enstatite breccias, with occasional inclusions of olivines, nickel-iron and troilite, along with impact-melt clasts, as observed in achondrites.
Enstatite is a form of orthopyroxene that forms under igneous conditions and is considered an early stage of mineral formation in the solar system. Enstatite meteorites probably originate from E-type (enstatite-rich) asteroids close to the Sun, particularly the near-Earth object 3130-Eger. They have even been observed outside the Solar System, around evolved stars and planetary nebulae!
An excellent opportunity to add this wonder of the universe to your collection, with a quality and size worthy of a major collection or museum.
We belong to the world’s leading associations related to meteorites: GMA (Global Meteorite Association), IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) and The Meteoritical Society, so all our meteorites come with a certificate of authenticity and we guarantee all our meteorites for life. Buy with guarantees.
Best regards and our warm wishes.
CRATER METEORITES
Djoua 001 is the name given to the scattered fragments of a meteorite found between February and March 2021 near Illizi, Algeria.
Djoua 001 is an aubrite, an enstatite-rich achondrite composed mainly of enstatite, which scientifically indicates that it probably formed on a large-bodied asteroid in environments near Mercury's orbit.
Aubrites are a unique class of achondritic meteorites that represent relatively extreme formation conditions in the early solar system. Aubrites are almost all white enstatite breccias, with occasional inclusions of olivines, nickel-iron and troilite, along with impact-melt clasts, as observed in achondrites.
Enstatite is a form of orthopyroxene that forms under igneous conditions and is considered an early stage of mineral formation in the solar system. Enstatite meteorites probably originate from E-type (enstatite-rich) asteroids close to the Sun, particularly the near-Earth object 3130-Eger. They have even been observed outside the Solar System, around evolved stars and planetary nebulae!
An excellent opportunity to add this wonder of the universe to your collection, with a quality and size worthy of a major collection or museum.
We belong to the world’s leading associations related to meteorites: GMA (Global Meteorite Association), IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) and The Meteoritical Society, so all our meteorites come with a certificate of authenticity and we guarantee all our meteorites for life. Buy with guarantees.
Best regards and our warm wishes.
CRATER METEORITES
Details
Name of meteorite
AUBRITE -ACHONDRITE of ENSTATITE- Coming from the orbit of MERCURY!
Type of meteorite
Djoua 001 (Algeria, 2021). NO RESERVE PRICE!
Weight
17.3 g
Origin (region/city)
SAHARA
Country of origin
Sahara
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