Lunar Meteorite Slice NWA 14685 - 34 grams
$1,050.00 USD
This specimen features three identical stones, each revealing a striking cut surface that displays a clast-rich polymict breccia set in a dark-gray groundmass. The intricate interplay of lithic fragments, primarily basaltic, embedded within a fine-grained, moderately vesiculated matrix, invites a closer inspection of its geological history.
Geochemically, NWA 14685 boasts a rich composition, including olivine, pigeonite, high-Ca pyroxene, and plagioclase, with specific mineral analyses providing insights into its formation and history. This lunar fragmental breccia offers a tangible connection to the celestial bodies that have shaped our solar system.
Key Features:
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Mass: 34 grams
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Classification: Lunar Meteorite (Fragmental Breccia)
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Composition: Olivine, Pigeonite, High-Ca Pyroxene, Plagioclase
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Location of Discovery: Northwest Africa
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Dimensions: 3.8" x 3.5"
Certificate of authenticity issued by Fossil Realm Inc. Included with purchase.
The Imilac meteorite is published in the meteoritical bulletin: Meteoritical Bulletin Database: NWA 14685
