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Northwest Africa (NWA 16203)

Primitive achondrite (Winonaite) 
Weight: 29 g 

Classification: Primitive achondrite, Winonaite

The meteorite displays a strongly recrystallized texture, with abundant triple junctions between adjacent mineral grains. It is composed primarily of Mg-rich, low-Ca pyroxene, approximately 100–300 μm in size, forsteritic olivine, diopside, and partially altered FeNi metal. Minor phases include feldspar and FeS.

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Northwest Africa (NWA 16203)

Achondrite primitive (Winonaite) 
Peso : 29 gr 

Classificazione: Achondrite primitive Winonaite

Il meteorite presenta una tessitura fortemente ricristallizzata con abbondanti triple giunzioni tra granuli minerali adiacenti ed è composto prevalentemente da pirosseno ricco di Mg e basso contenuto di Ca di circa 100-300 um, olivina forstertica, diopside e metallo FeNi parzialmente alterato. Le fasi minori includono feldspato e FeS.

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NWA 16203 is a 29 g primitive achondrite (winonaite) from Northwest Africa, composed mainly of magnesium-rich, low-calcium pyroxene and forsteritic olivine.

Primitive achondrite (Winonaite) No reserve price!! - 29 g - (1)

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NWA 16203 is a 29 g primitive achondrite (winonaite) from Northwest Africa, composed mainly of magnesium-rich, low-calcium pyroxene and forsteritic olivine.

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