NWA 14729 Lunar Meteorite Slice Lunar (melt breccia) Northwest...
NWA 14729 Lunar Meteorite Slice Lunar (melt breccia) Northwest Africa Found: 2021 Subtle and elegant, yet captivating and intriguing, this meteorite slice of NWA 14729 is a lunar melt breccia and, thus, represents a piece of the Moon. Measuring some 7 inches (18 cm) across, this slab boasts a relatively substantial surface area, especially when considering the prominent example weighs 129.4 grams. Its smooth display face is full of inclusions with clasts of various sizes and shapes, which cover the reflective overall grayish-mottled surface of the superb slab. The large and unique material was found in 2021 in Northwest Africa. This is far from a typical variety, and so it is one unusual Moon rock. Measurements: 7.05 x 5.71 x 0.12 inches (17.90 x 14.50 x 0.30 cm), weighs 129.4 grams HID09710052018 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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NWA 14729 Lunar Meteorite Slice Lunar (melt breccia) Northwest Africa Found: 2021 Subtle and elegant, yet captivating and intriguing, this meteorite slice of NWA 14729 is a lunar melt breccia and, thus, represents a piece of the Moon. Measuring some 7 inches (18 cm) across, this slab boasts a relatively substantial surface area, especially when considering the prominent example weighs 129.4 grams. Its smooth display face is full of inclusions with clasts of various sizes and shapes, which cover the reflective overall grayish-mottled surface of the superb slab. The large and unique material was found in 2021 in Northwest Africa. This is far from a typical variety, and so it is one unusual Moon rock. Measurements: 7.05 x 5.71 x 0.12 inches (17.90 x 14.50 x 0.30 cm), weighs 129.4 grams HID09710052018 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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