08-NOV-2009
NWA 516
NWA 516, Northwest Africa
Found 2000
Winonaite, 0.74g
This is 1 of only 20 approved meteorites classified as Winonaite.
08-NOV-2009
NWA 725
NWA 725, Morocco
Primitive achondrite, Acapulcoite, 4g
08-NOV-2009
NWA 725
NWA 725, Morocco
Primitive achondrite, Acapulcoite, 4g
08-NOV-2009
NWA 725
NWA 725, Morocco
Primitive achondrite, Acapulcoite, 4g
08-NOV-2009
NWA 725
NWA 725, Morocco
Primitive achondrite, Acapulcoite, 4g
08-NOV-2009
NWA 753
NWA 753, Sahara Desert near Kem Kem, Morocco
Found 2000
Rumuruti chondrite R3.9, 9.2g
This is one of only four approved meteorites classified as R3.9. Weathering grade is only W2 on this specimen making it one of the freshest R chondrites besides the type name Rumuruti.
08-NOV-2009
NWA 753
NWA 753, Sahara Desert near Kem Kem, Morocco
Found 2000
Rumuruti chondrite R3.9, 9.2g
This is one of only four approved meteorites classified as R3.9. Weathering grade is only W2 on this specimen making it one of the freshest R chondrites besides the type name Rumuruti.
08-NOV-2009
NWA 800
NWA 800, Algeria/Morocco
Rumuruti chondrite R4, 6g
Total known weight 400g
This end piece is a beautiful example of an R-chondrite, clearly showing the typical breccia texture common to this type meteorite.
08-NOV-2009
NWA 800
NWA 800, Algeria/Morocco
Rumuruti chondrite R4, 6g
Total known weight 400g
This end piece is a beautiful example of an R-chondrite, clearly showing the typical breccia texture common to this type meteorite.
08-NOV-2009
NWA 853
NWA 853, Er Rachidia, Morocco
Purchased March 6, 2001
Achondrite Ureilite, 6g
A single piece of 720g was found. Ureilites are composed of the pyroxene pigeonite and olivine in a carbon-rich matrix and are often shocked enough to contain diamonds. This specimen shows a carbon fiber-like refraction from the graphite under angled lighting.
08-NOV-2009
NWA 853
NWA 853, Er Rachidia, Morocco
Purchased March 6, 2001
Achondrite Ureilite, 6g
A single piece of 720g was found. Ureilites are composed of the pyroxene pigeonite and olivine in a carbon-rich matrix and are often shocked enough to contain diamonds. This specimen shows a carbon fiber-like refraction from the graphite under angled lighting.
08-NOV-2009
Orgueil
Orgueil, France
Observed fall May 14, 1864
Carbonaceous Chondrite CI1, 1g
These very fragile and friable meteorites are the most primitive in terms of solar elemental composition, have the highest volatile hydrocarbons, and the highest content of water (17-22% of weight). They are chondrites that have no chondrules.
There are only nine CI1 specimens in existence, five falls including Orgueil, and four found in Antarctica.