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Unclassified NWA meteorite

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Chondrite Meteorite

Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was once reserved for a large industrial company only.
But since

Guelb Ndour Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 0.55 g - (1)

Discovery zone.
23°17' North.
11°14' West.
These ruby crystals (corundum) come from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km northeast of the town of Zouerate.

All photos were taken in natural daylight. For some of them I placed the rubies on a light source, the

Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania

Ruby 191 carats of raw, untreated ruby crystals- 38.34 g - (2)

Two engravings of the famous Ensisheim fall on an unclassified NWA chondrite. Complete slice.

Exceptional: two engravings of the famous fall of Ensisheim on an unclassified NWA chondrite. Chondrite Meteorite - 105 g

Approximate location of discovery.
23°17' North.
11°14' West.
Huge 300-gram ruby crystal.
A truly exceptional piece.
This large ruby crystal (corundum) comes from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km from the town of Zouerate.

I found this ruby during research and

Ruby 1502 carats of rough ruby crystal, untreated- 300.57 g - (1)

Ruby 127 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals.- 25.51 g - (4)

Approximate discovery location.
23°17' North.
11°14' West.
This large ruby crystal (corundum) comes from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region), about 100 km from the town of Zouerate.

I found this ruby during research and reconnaissance in the Mauritanian desert. I am offering it

Ruby 75 carats rough ruby crystal, untreated- 15.1 g - (1)

Discovery area.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
These nuggets come from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area called Guelb Ndour.
Gold exploitation in this country was reserved for a single large industrial company.
But

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 1.55 g - (3)

I am selling 1,042 g of natural gold from Mauritania. Ideal for collectors or for further processing. Authenticity has been verified.

Gold Nugget- 1.04 g - (2)

Ruby 136 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals- 27.31 g - (4)

Ruby 151 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals- 30.19 g - (4)

50 specimens of Fulgurites with hollow glass tube interior from the Sahara desert.
Sizes range from 3 to 5cm. Total weight : 61 grams.
Fulgurites (from Latin fulgur 'lightning' and -ite), commonly called "fossilized lightning", are natural tubes, clumps, or masses of sintered,

Sahara desert, Mauritania

50  Fulgurites, hollow glass tube interior, shocked quartz., "fossilized lightning" Mauritania - 61 g - (50)

Discovery zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area called Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was reserved for a large industrial company. But since 2016,

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 0.34 g - (1)

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from a zone called Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country used to be reserved for a large industrial company. But since

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 0.44 g - (1)

Ruby 101 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals.- 20.36 g - (3)

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
These nuggets come from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in the north of Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was reserved only for a large industrial company.
But since

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 0.6 g - (4)

Type: Meteorite (Unclassified Chondrite)
Weight: 3319 g (3.32 kg)
Find location: Mauritania (2019)
Status: Officially unclassified NWA find.
This impressive 3.32 kg specimen is not just a meteorite, but a true natural sculpture shaped by the laws of physics. Its surface displays

tires, Mauritania

NWA Meteorite Unclassified Chondrite - 3319 g - (125)

Unclassified chondritic meteorite (Unc.), found in Mauritania in 2023, weighing 137 g.

Specimen with a flight-oriented shape and visible flow lines, formed during its passage through the atmosphere. It features a well-preserved dark fusion crust and a very attractive natural

Unclassified NWA meteorite Condrítico Flight Oriented with Flow Lines - 137 g

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area called Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was reserved only for a large industrial company. But since

Fulgurites are glassy structures caused by a lightning strike in sand. This impressive specimen features a dramatic tubular shape and varied tones. The lightning struck an indeterminate area of the Sahara Desert in Mauritania; It has an original shape with varied relief.

Spectacular Fulgurita. Top quality. Sculptural Impacto de Rayo. No reserve price!!! - Height: 110 mm - 26.32 g

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country used to be reserved only for a large industrial company.
But

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 0.29 g - (1)

Discovery area.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area called Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was previously reserved for a large industrial company. But

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets- 0.46 g - (1)

It is one of the most fascinating, most coveted, and most difficult carbonaceous meteorites to find. The carbonaceous chondrites CK5 stand out for small nodules and refractory inclusions (0.3 mm), an abundant fine-grained matrix (70 vol%), and abundant hydrocarbons as well as

CK5 NWA 13684, very rare piece. TKW 170 g Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite - 22.4 g

Ruby 102 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals- 20.45 g - (3)

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