Moon Meteorite fragmental breccia NWA 17716 - 0.41 g
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Moon meteorite slice, a fragmental breccia classified as NWA 17716, of lunar origin from Algeria, weighing 0.41 g, and supplied with a certificate of authenticity and a Meteoritical Society report.
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Moon meteorite slice with great weight - surface - ratio.
NWA 17716 Lunar fragmental breccia Mauritania
Mass (g): 130
Pieces: 1
Class: Lunar (frag. breccia)
Shock stage: moderate
Weathering grade: moderate
One dark grayish rock with some fusion crust of just 130g was was purchased from a meteorite dealer in Mauritania
Fragmental breccia composed of up to 0.5 cm sized lithic clasts (basaltic, gabbroic, and feldspathic) plus up to 2 mm sized mineral fragments set in a fine-grained matrix. Predominant minerals are olivine, pyroxene, and anorthite. Minor phases include ilmenite, troilite, and FeNi metal.
0.41 g 16 x 9 x 1.3 mm
Will be shipped with card of authenticity guaranty and a scientifically report from the meteoritical society London
international meteorite collector association number #3503
scale cube is 1 x 1 x 1 cm
!! This auction ends on Thursday, December 18th. All payments received through the Catawiki system by 8:00 AM on Friday, December 19th, will be picked up from our company by DHL on Friday at noon. According to DHL, this means delivery before Christmas to Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland.For delivery before Christmas in Germany, payment via the Catawiki system is required by 8:00 AM on Monday, December 22nd.
Moon meteorite slice with great weight - surface - ratio.
NWA 17716 Lunar fragmental breccia Mauritania
Mass (g): 130
Pieces: 1
Class: Lunar (frag. breccia)
Shock stage: moderate
Weathering grade: moderate
One dark grayish rock with some fusion crust of just 130g was was purchased from a meteorite dealer in Mauritania
Fragmental breccia composed of up to 0.5 cm sized lithic clasts (basaltic, gabbroic, and feldspathic) plus up to 2 mm sized mineral fragments set in a fine-grained matrix. Predominant minerals are olivine, pyroxene, and anorthite. Minor phases include ilmenite, troilite, and FeNi metal.
0.41 g 16 x 9 x 1.3 mm
Will be shipped with card of authenticity guaranty and a scientifically report from the meteoritical society London
international meteorite collector association number #3503
scale cube is 1 x 1 x 1 cm
!! This auction ends on Thursday, December 18th. All payments received through the Catawiki system by 8:00 AM on Friday, December 19th, will be picked up from our company by DHL on Friday at noon. According to DHL, this means delivery before Christmas to Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland.For delivery before Christmas in Germany, payment via the Catawiki system is required by 8:00 AM on Monday, December 22nd.
Details
Name of meteorite
Moon Meteorite
Type of meteorite
fragmental breccia NWA 17716
Supplement
NWA
Weight
0.41 g
Country of Origin
Algeria
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