Museum Grade Complete Oriented NWA Ordinary Chondrite Meteorite With Fusion Crust - 5050 g

TYPE: NWA Unclassified L-H Type Ordinary Chondrite Meteorite LOCATION Fell in Occidental Sahara Desert, Morocco, Northwest Africa FORMATION Medium-sized Asteroids SIZE 195 mm • 7. 68 in WEIGHT 5050 g • 178. 13 oz REF. 09156 These meteorites were found in the Saharan Desert in Northwest Africa, likely by nomads. In order to classify them it would be necessary to cut off a section for analysis. Although they are exceedingly rare when compared to terrestrial rocks, these are the most abundant type of meteorite and are referred to as “common chondrites. ” H and L (designating the amount of metal contained) type chondrites have been already extensively studied. Composed largely of spherical grain-like silicate chondrules, these stone meteorites were likely once part of the crust of a large asteroid. Authenticity Guaranteed by IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) member 5681, the geologist Juan Aviles Poblador. A physical certificate of authenticity is provided free of charge with every meteorite we sell. This is our lifetime guarantee.