Gao-Guenie Meteorite | Oriented 11.53 gr | H5 Chondrite | Observed Fall | Burkina Faso
$83.00 CAD
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This is a great looking oriented individual Gao-Guenie H5 classified meteorite. It weighs 11.53 grams and measures 23x20x13 mm. It is classified as a stone chondrite H5. This H5 classified meteorite was observed falling at about 17:00 March 5, 1960 near the village of Gao in Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta), Africa. There is no total known weight recorded for this meteorite.
Thousands small stones have been found in the area by locals. When this meteorite entered the atmosphere it broke up into thousands of pieces. Most of these pieces just tumbled randomly, but one out of a hundred stabilized and presented the same side toward the direction of fall. As the rock on the front of the meteor melted it flowed backwards along the side and when the melted rock reached the back edge some of it rolled over the edge into the relative calm at the back of the meteor and formed a lip. The back side of the meteor can be smooth or rough depending upon how quickly it stabilized in flight. The quicker the stabilization the rougher the back surface. As the meteor slowed to terminal velocity the flow lines and rims froze in place. You can see the roll over rim on this piece.
Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem® Collection specimen card.
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