NWA 14456 H6 Chondrite meteorite Chondrite Meteorite - 98.4 g - (1)
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NWA 14456 H6 ordinary chondrite meteorite from Northwest Africa (Morocco), main mineral olivine (Fa19.6±0.2) with a weight of 98.4 g.
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This end cut of NWA 14456 is classified as an Ordinary Chondrite, H6, which was found in 2021, in Northwest Africa. Weighing 98.4 grams, the specimen is rather sizable, boasting a relatively large surface area, due in part to its somewhat flattened form, and this complex offering also represents a considerable portion of the meteorite, which has a Total Known Weight of only 1,935 grams. With numerous clasts over its smooth face that look a bit like lunar material, this amazing piece with a rocky exterior is a very 'fresh' example of a highly recrystallized meteorite containing rare remnant chondrules. The complexity and contrasts of the display surface are truly amazing, and the rugged outside of the space rock is naturally artistic. Metallic flecks over the face add even further intrigue.
OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION DATA SOURCE
THE METEORITICAL SOCIETY.
Northwest Africa 14456 (NWA 14456)
Petrography: (A. Irving, UWS and J. Boesenberg, BrownU) Very fresh, highly recrystallized specimen containing rare remnant chondrules. Accessory phases are sodic plagioclase, kamacite, troilite, chromite, merrillite and chlorapatite.
Geochemistry: Olivine (Fa19.6±0.2, range Fa19.4-19.9, N = 7), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs17.2±0.2Wo1.4±0.1, range Fs16.9-17.4Wo1.2-1.6, N = 7).
Classification: Ordinary chondrite (H6).
Specimens: 93.7 g including one polished thin section at UWB; remainder with Mr. M. Arjdal.
Data from:
MB110
Table 0
Line 0:
Place of purchase: Morocco
Date: P 2021 Apr
Mass (g): 1935
Pieces: 3
Class: H6
Shock stage: S2
Weathering grade: W0/1
Fayalite (mol%): 19.6±0.2
Ferrosilite (mol%): 17.2±0.2
Wollastonite (mol%): 1.4±0.1
This end cut of NWA 14456 is classified as an Ordinary Chondrite, H6, which was found in 2021, in Northwest Africa. Weighing 98.4 grams, the specimen is rather sizable, boasting a relatively large surface area, due in part to its somewhat flattened form, and this complex offering also represents a considerable portion of the meteorite, which has a Total Known Weight of only 1,935 grams. With numerous clasts over its smooth face that look a bit like lunar material, this amazing piece with a rocky exterior is a very 'fresh' example of a highly recrystallized meteorite containing rare remnant chondrules. The complexity and contrasts of the display surface are truly amazing, and the rugged outside of the space rock is naturally artistic. Metallic flecks over the face add even further intrigue.
OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION DATA SOURCE
THE METEORITICAL SOCIETY.
Northwest Africa 14456 (NWA 14456)
Petrography: (A. Irving, UWS and J. Boesenberg, BrownU) Very fresh, highly recrystallized specimen containing rare remnant chondrules. Accessory phases are sodic plagioclase, kamacite, troilite, chromite, merrillite and chlorapatite.
Geochemistry: Olivine (Fa19.6±0.2, range Fa19.4-19.9, N = 7), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs17.2±0.2Wo1.4±0.1, range Fs16.9-17.4Wo1.2-1.6, N = 7).
Classification: Ordinary chondrite (H6).
Specimens: 93.7 g including one polished thin section at UWB; remainder with Mr. M. Arjdal.
Data from:
MB110
Table 0
Line 0:
Place of purchase: Morocco
Date: P 2021 Apr
Mass (g): 1935
Pieces: 3
Class: H6
Shock stage: S2
Weathering grade: W0/1
Fayalite (mol%): 19.6±0.2
Ferrosilite (mol%): 17.2±0.2
Wollastonite (mol%): 1.4±0.1
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Name of meteorite
NWA 14456 H6 Chondrite meteorite
Type of meteorite
Chondrite Meteorite
Weight
98.4 g
Country of Origin
Morocco
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