NWA 11788 Lunar Meteorite Half Stone

Northwest Africa (NWA) 11788 lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia) half stone, with a large expertly-polished face consisting of an alluring dark matrix and multiple clasts and brecciated inclusions. The exterior face is in as-found condition and displays a giant feldspathic clast. The half stone weighs 59.7 grams and measures approximately 67 mm x 54 mm x 16 mm. A world-class piece, with abundant outstanding features and presenting a dazzling look at the makeup of our adored Luna. Accompanied by a specimen identification card from Aerolite Meteorites.
Acquired from the finder in 2017 in Africa, the lunar meteorite Northwest Africa (NWA) 11788 was sent to the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico for analysis and classification. The 'Meteoritical Bulletin' describes it as 'a finely fragmental breccia with white feldspathic clasts set in a dark gray ground mass with metal flecks and minor vesiculation appearing throughout.' Note its dark gray, almost black matrix, punctuated by clasts of varying size and color.
Format: Lunar Meteorite Half Stone