NWA 17497 - Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia) - 4 g - (1)

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NWA 17497 is a lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite from Northwest Africa, Morocco.

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Description from the seller

Name: NWA 17497

Type: Lunar Feldspathic Breccia

Weight: 4 grams

Fall/Find Date: Found in Northwest Africa circa 2024

Total Known Weight: 976 g

Description: We purchased two complete stones from a dealer in Algeria and subsequently had them classified as NWA 17497 a Lunar Feldspathic Breccia.

This Lunar material exhibits light greenish to gray exteriors with a brecciated interior texture composed of mineral clasts of olivine, orthopyroxene, pigeonite, augite and anorthite. Some samples display small metal inclusions identified as ilmenite and chromite. All clasts set in a partially melted matrix. Some slices display large (2mm - 3mm) clasts of white anorthite on the cut and polished faces.

A McKinley Meteorites classification.

All meteorites are guaranteed authentic and include a COA as well as historical specimen / collection cards if available. All meteorites are described or named in accordance with Meteoritical Society and Nom Com standards. Shipping can be combined on multiple items unless noted otherwise.

Scale cube for demonstrative purposes only and is not included.

Return Policy: Returns are accepted. Return the item in its original condition within 14 days of receipt for a full refund. Buyer pays for return shipping.

Name: NWA 17497

Type: Lunar Feldspathic Breccia

Weight: 4 grams

Fall/Find Date: Found in Northwest Africa circa 2024

Total Known Weight: 976 g

Description: We purchased two complete stones from a dealer in Algeria and subsequently had them classified as NWA 17497 a Lunar Feldspathic Breccia.

This Lunar material exhibits light greenish to gray exteriors with a brecciated interior texture composed of mineral clasts of olivine, orthopyroxene, pigeonite, augite and anorthite. Some samples display small metal inclusions identified as ilmenite and chromite. All clasts set in a partially melted matrix. Some slices display large (2mm - 3mm) clasts of white anorthite on the cut and polished faces.

A McKinley Meteorites classification.

All meteorites are guaranteed authentic and include a COA as well as historical specimen / collection cards if available. All meteorites are described or named in accordance with Meteoritical Society and Nom Com standards. Shipping can be combined on multiple items unless noted otherwise.

Scale cube for demonstrative purposes only and is not included.

Return Policy: Returns are accepted. Return the item in its original condition within 14 days of receipt for a full refund. Buyer pays for return shipping.

Details

Number of items
1
Type of meteorite
NWA 17497 - Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)
Weight
4 g
Country of Origin
Morocco
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