NWA 3133 Meteorite | 2.01 Gr | Slice | CV7 Primitive | One-of-a-kind Rare | Morocco

This is a rare professionally finished Northwest Africa 3133 CV7 classified meteorite slice weighing 2.01 grams. Its dimensions are  24x15x2 mm. 

This CV7 classified meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and is 1 of 3 approved meteorites classified as such. The total weight of the recovered pieces is recorded as a low 4.19 kg.

Mr Hupé wrote: "This is a one-of-a-kind Anomalous Primitive Achondrite found in the Sahara desert. Some may ask: OK, another Primitive Achondrite -- What is the big deal? First of all, primitive achondrites are more rare than planetary meteorites and anomalous specimens are among the rarest. Let me tell you the history of this material first and then try to explain its importance.

NWA 3133 was first thought to be either a brachinite or a recrystallized chondrite prompting two laboratories, Northern Arizona University and the University of Washington, to seek oxygen isotope testing, a way to determine its final classification. A specimen was submitted to the University of Western Ontario for this very purpose. The results were received and they plotted so far away from any known achondrite that one scientist had to ask, "How is this possible?" The results were so outrageous and potentially significant that it was decided to send out a second specimen for confirmation. The second specimen was sent to the Geophysical Laboratory in Washington D.C. for analysis. The results confirmed the important findings at the University of Western Ontario: NWA 3133 oxygen isotopes plot further away from the Earth-Moon line than any known achondrite including NWA 011."

This expertly prepared specimen comes with an identification card from The Hupé Collection and a Canagem specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.