NWA 515 Meteorite | 1.2 Gr | Fragment | L6 Chondrite | Morocco
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This is a superb looking fragment of a Sahara Desert NWA 515 classified meteorite weighing 1.2 grams. Its dimensions are 20x9x5 mm.
This meteorite was found by Berber nomads in the deserts of Africa. Hundreds of small stones, more then 20 kilograms in total, was purchased November 8th, 2000 in M'Hamid, Morocco, Africa by a group of meteorite dealers and collectors. 247 grams was donated to UCLA were it was classified by A. Rubin as an L6 Chondrite with a shock rating of 2 and a weathering grade of 3 (25% olivine). Cut pieces of this meteorite show a nice light matrix with golden hues.
Thin sections (2nd photo) show nice chondrules ranging in size from less then 1mm to 3mm. Thin sections are used in earth geology, and in meteorites to identify the minerals in them. Stone meteorites are made of mostly of olivine and pyroxene. The pyroxene is typically greyish or yellowish and the bright colored minerals scattered throughout the photo are mostly olivine.
This meteorite was found in the desert in 2000. It has a low total mass of 20 kg and is classified as an L6. It has a shock level 3 and a weathering grade W2.
This piece displays extremely well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a The Mark Bostick Collection and a Canagem Collection specimen card.
NWA 515 Meteorite | 1.2 Gr | Fragment | L6 Chondrite | Morocco
$22.00 CAD
Unit price per1 low in stock
This is a superb looking fragment of a Sahara Desert NWA 515 classified meteorite weighing 1.2 grams. Its dimensions are 20x9x5 mm.
This meteorite was found by Berber nomads in the deserts of Africa. Hundreds of small stones, more then 20 kilograms in total, was purchased November 8th, 2000 in M'Hamid, Morocco, Africa by a group of meteorite dealers and collectors. 247 grams was donated to UCLA were it was classified by A. Rubin as an L6 Chondrite with a shock rating of 2 and a weathering grade of 3 (25% olivine). Cut pieces of this meteorite show a nice light matrix with golden hues.
Thin sections (2nd photo) show nice chondrules ranging in size from less then 1mm to 3mm. Thin sections are used in earth geology, and in meteorites to identify the minerals in them. Stone meteorites are made of mostly of olivine and pyroxene. The pyroxene is typically greyish or yellowish and the bright colored minerals scattered throughout the photo are mostly olivine.
This meteorite was found in the desert in 2000. It has a low total mass of 20 kg and is classified as an L6. It has a shock level 3 and a weathering grade W2.
This piece displays extremely well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a The Mark Bostick Collection and a Canagem Collection specimen card.
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