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Erg Chech 002 (EC 002) is an ancient andesite meteorite discovered in the Erg Chech region of the Sahara Desert in Algeria. It is believed to be a fragment of a chondritic protoplanet that is over 4.566 billion years old, and is believed to be the oldest known volcanic rock on Earth.[2][3][4] It is held at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
All photos are of the item offered.
The weight of the meteorite half stone is 0.53 g.
The offer includes acrylic collector's box and COA.

Adrar region, Algeria

Erg Chech 002 meteorite Ungrouped Achondrite - 0.53 g

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Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Paleogene, Oligocene (33.9 - 23.03 million years)

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Paleogene (66 - 23.03 million years)

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