NWA 978 Meteorite | 1.75 Grams | End Cut | Rare R3.8 Rumurutiite |SO24
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This is a nice end cut of the Northwest Africa 978 meteorite. This is another of the great and rare meteorites from the Sahara. It is classified as a Stone, Chondrite Rumurutiite, (R3.8). This meteorite was found in 2001 in many fragments and small individuals, very fresh but sandblasted, for a low TKW of 722 grams. The Shock stage is registered at 3 and the Weathering grade at 2.
It is one of the rarest meteorite types with only 9 Rumuruti 3.8 type meteorites known, most being found in Antarctica. This unique group of chondrites has basically no FeNi-metal in comparison to other chondrite groups. The R chondrites also have the highest 17O value of any other solar system material. This piece weighs 1.75 grams an measures 29x11x3mm.
This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish. This high quality specimen would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a BA-Meteorites and a Canagem Collection specimen card.
NWA 978 Meteorite | 1.75 Grams | End Cut | Rare R3.8 Rumurutiite |SO24
This is a nice end cut of the Northwest Africa 978 meteorite. This is another of the great and rare meteorites from the Sahara. It is classified as a Stone, Chondrite Rumurutiite, (R3.8). This meteorite was found in 2001 in many fragments and small individuals, very fresh but sandblasted, for a low TKW of 722 grams. The Shock stage is registered at 3 and the Weathering grade at 2.
It is one of the rarest meteorite types with only 9 Rumuruti 3.8 type meteorites known, most being found in Antarctica. This unique group of chondrites has basically no FeNi-metal in comparison to other chondrite groups. The R chondrites also have the highest 17O value of any other solar system material. This piece weighs 1.75 grams an measures 29x11x3mm.
This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish. This high quality specimen would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a BA-Meteorites and a Canagem Collection specimen card.
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