This is 1 of 8 approved meteorites classified as Howardite-Melt-breccia. (Nwa 16018) - 13 g - (1)

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13 g Howardite-Melt-breccia meteorite, NWA 16018, from Algeria.

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This is 1 of 8 approved meteorites classified as Howardite-Melt-breccia.

Classification: HED achondrite (Howardite, melt breccia)
Nwa 16018
Weight: 13 g

Petrography: Polymict fusion breccia composed of loose rock fragments up to 8 mm in size and basaltic clasts, along with a variety of mineral fragments up to 2 mm in size embedded in a matrix of finely recrystallized fused rock.
The predominant mineral phases are enstatite pyroxene, low-Ca diogenetic pyroxene (about 20%), low-Ca ferrous pyroxene, and calcic plagioclase. The mineral grains are dragged into the matrix.
In fused rock, reabsorption structures often appear. The minor phases include silica, chromite, ilmenite, troilite, and FeNi metal.

The shipment will be accompanied by the authenticity certificate.

This is 1 of 8 approved meteorites classified as Howardite-Melt-breccia.

Classification: HED achondrite (Howardite, melt breccia)
Nwa 16018
Weight: 13 g

Petrography: Polymict fusion breccia composed of loose rock fragments up to 8 mm in size and basaltic clasts, along with a variety of mineral fragments up to 2 mm in size embedded in a matrix of finely recrystallized fused rock.
The predominant mineral phases are enstatite pyroxene, low-Ca diogenetic pyroxene (about 20%), low-Ca ferrous pyroxene, and calcic plagioclase. The mineral grains are dragged into the matrix.
In fused rock, reabsorption structures often appear. The minor phases include silica, chromite, ilmenite, troilite, and FeNi metal.

The shipment will be accompanied by the authenticity certificate.

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Name of meteorite
This is 1 of 8 approved meteorites classified as Howardite-Melt-breccia.
Type of meteorite
(Nwa 16018)
Weight
13 g
Country of Origin
Algeria
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