Lot 778
Huge Stony Meteorite. Most stony meteorites are small because the larger stony meteorites usually break apart or explode before they contact the earth. This large 4 x 3 x 2 inch 910 gram two pound complete stony is one of the exceptions. It is designated as an unclassified NWA meteorite meaning that it was found by Berbers in the Sahara desert of Morocco and has not been sent into the meteorite institute for classification. It probably is an ordinary chondrite which means that it consists of round silicate grains that formed at the very beginning of the solar system 4.55 billion years ago from molten globs of accreted material that stuck together to form the asteroid from which this meteorite was blasted off when two asteroids collided millions of years ago. All stony meteorites contain iron and are designated as either low or high iron and are quite heavy for their size. This meteorite is completely original just as found in the desert with nearly complete dark brown fusion crust except for a small section on the bottom side. Fusion crust is the thin dark brown layer that forms from the high heat when the meteorite passes through the earth's atmosphere. This museum quality stony meteorite is one of the top 5% of recovered meteorites and comes with a 4 inch Illusion stand for display.
Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $550 - 700
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