ANGRITE METEORITE - The oldest Plutonic stone in the Solar System - Rafsa 007 (Algeria, 2023). - 4.7 g
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Angrite meteorite Rafsa 007 from the Sahara region of Algeria.
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Angrites are a very small and rare group of achondrite-type meteorites. Their main characteristic that makes them so special is that they are the oldest igneous rocks in the Solar System, with crystallization ages of around 4.55 billion years. The angrites are named after the meteorite Angra dos Reis, which fell in Brazil in 1869.
They are a rare group of acondrites mainly composed of augite, with some olivine, anorthite, and troilite. We are talking about basaltic rocks, often porous, with vesicle diameters reaching up to 2.5 cm.
This specimen is officially classified as Rafsa 007 and was found in Algeria in 2023. Despite being a meteorite from northwest Africa, it bears a proper name based on the exact coordinates of the location where it was found, which is uncommon among Saharan meteorites. Only a few grams of this meteorite exist worldwide, making this specimen one of the few that will be available for sale.
The Angritas are a very rare type of meteorites, appreciated by collectors as well as by the scientific community. Don't miss this opportunity.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Shop with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
Angrites are a very small and rare group of achondrite-type meteorites. Their main characteristic that makes them so special is that they are the oldest igneous rocks in the Solar System, with crystallization ages of around 4.55 billion years. The angrites are named after the meteorite Angra dos Reis, which fell in Brazil in 1869.
They are a rare group of acondrites mainly composed of augite, with some olivine, anorthite, and troilite. We are talking about basaltic rocks, often porous, with vesicle diameters reaching up to 2.5 cm.
This specimen is officially classified as Rafsa 007 and was found in Algeria in 2023. Despite being a meteorite from northwest Africa, it bears a proper name based on the exact coordinates of the location where it was found, which is uncommon among Saharan meteorites. Only a few grams of this meteorite exist worldwide, making this specimen one of the few that will be available for sale.
The Angritas are a very rare type of meteorites, appreciated by collectors as well as by the scientific community. Don't miss this opportunity.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Shop with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
Details
Name of meteorite
ANGRITE METEORITE - The oldest Plutonic stone in the Solar System -
Type of meteorite
Rafsa 007 (Algeria, 2023).
Weight
4.7 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Sahara
Country of Origin
Algeria
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