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A magnificent collector’s item, this unclassified chondrite was discovered in the Sahara, most likely in Morocco.
What makes this piece unique is its weight, but also the regmaglypts on its surface.
Regmaglypts are hollow indentations, often thumb-shaped, found on certain meteorites.
Entering the atmosphere slows down the trajectory of meteorites due to air friction.
This friction tears off pieces, forming regmaglypts.
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Zagora 006 is a meteorite classified as brecciated eucrite of 1380 grams.
It was discovered near Zagora in Morocco by Ahmed Dich and Hssain Azmamar in January 2021.
The eucrites come from the Asteroid Vesta.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 006 30°18’46.21″N, 5°32’45.16″W
South, Morocco
Find: 2021 Jan
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, brecciated)
History: Found by Ahmed Dich and Hssain Azmamar in January 2021. Bought by Jean Redelsperger from Zaid Oualguirah in February 2021.
Physical characteristics: Partially crusted stone with a light grey interior
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Brecciated igneous rock with mineral and lithic gabbroic clasts. Main minerals are pyroxene (some exsolved) and plagioclase with grain size in the 100 to 500 µm range. Accessory minerals: metal (to 150 µm), chromite (to 100 µm), ilmenite (to 150 µm), troilite (to 200 µm).
Geochemistry: Low-Ca pyroxene Fs50.7Wo3.8, Fs48.5Wo6.4. Ca-pyroxene Fs38.8Wo20.5, Fs23.0Wo41.3, Fs23.3Wo41.4. Pyroxene FeO/MnO 31.8±1.4 (n=5). Plagioclase An92.5Ab7.3Or0.2, An80.2Ab18.8Or0.9.
Classification: Achondrite (eucrite, brecciated)
Specimens: 22 g type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger
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Zagora 006 is a meteorite classified as brecciated eucrite of 1380 grams.
It was discovered near Zagora in Morocco by Ahmed Dich and Hssain Azmamar in January 2021.
The eucrites come from the Asteroid Vesta.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 006 30°18’46.21″N, 5°32’45.16″W
South, Morocco
Find: 2021 Jan
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, brecciated)
History: Found by Ahmed Dich and Hssain Azmamar in January 2021. Bought by Jean Redelsperger from Zaid Oualguirah in February 2021.
Physical characteristics: Partially crusted stone with a light grey interior
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Brecciated igneous rock with mineral and lithic gabbroic clasts. Main minerals are pyroxene (some exsolved) and plagioclase with grain size in the 100 to 500 µm range. Accessory minerals: metal (to 150 µm), chromite (to 100 µm), ilmenite (to 150 µm), troilite (to 200 µm).
Geochemistry: Low-Ca pyroxene Fs50.7Wo3.8, Fs48.5Wo6.4. Ca-pyroxene Fs38.8Wo20.5, Fs23.0Wo41.3, Fs23.3Wo41.4. Pyroxene FeO/MnO 31.8±1.4 (n=5). Plagioclase An92.5Ab7.3Or0.2, An80.2Ab18.8Or0.9.
Classification: Achondrite (eucrite, brecciated)
Specimens: 22 g type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger
NWA 14830 is a rare LL7 type meteorite of 837 g. It was discovered in Algeria in 2021.
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Writeup from MB 111 : Northwest Africa 14830 (NWA 14830) Algeria Purchased: 2021 Classification: Ordinary chondrite (LL7) History: Bought by Jean Redelsperger from Mohamed Elguirah in 2021 Physical characteristics: A single gray stone with fusion crust. Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Highly recrystallized chondrite with plagioclase to 100 μm. Only one faint relict chondrule was found in the studied section. Opaque minerals are metal, troilite and euhedral chromite. Classification: Ordinary chondrite (LL7). Type 7 from texture and Wo content of low-Ca pyroxene. Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger. |
NWA 13700 is a meteorite of 1460 grams discovered in Mauritania in 2020.
This meteorite has been classified chondrite type LL6 by Jérôme Gattacceca scientist at Cerege in Aix-en-Provence.
NWA 13700 is a meteorite of 1460 grams discovered in Mauritania in 2020.
This meteorite has been classified chondrite type LL6 by Jérôme Gattacceca scientist at Cerege in Aix-en-Provence.
Tichiya 002 is an ordinary chondrite type H5. It was found in 2019 by Lahcen Hamdan in Western Sahara.
I am selling the main mass of 612 grams, a very nice piece.
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Wad al Fayda 001 was discovered in 2018 by Lahsen Oussalah in the Western Sahara between Guelta Zemour and Oum Dreyga.
Scientific analysis conducted by Anthony Love determined that it is a CR2 type carbonaceous meteorite.
The price of this type of meteorite has decreased significantly, since in 2001 it could go up to 200 dollars per gram.
It is a rare type of meteorite on the market.
Comes with certificate.
NWA 14820 is a meteorite of 1260 grams discovered in Mauritania in 2021.
This meteorite has been classified chondrite type L6 by Jérôme Gattacceca scientist at Cerege in Aix-en-Provence.
I am selling the main mass with a weight of 1077 grams, a piece with a nice patina.
NWA 13700 is a meteorite of 1460 grams discovered in Mauritania in 2020.
This meteorite has been classified chondrite type LL6 by Jérôme Gattacceca scientist at Cerege in Aix-en-Provence.
I sell the main mass with a weight of 1388 grams, a spectacular piece.
Zagora 007 is an ordinary chondrite of type H4. It was found by Salem Ouarkia in 2019 in the Zagora region of Morocco.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 007 30°06’32.1″N, 5°13’59.1″W
Morocco
Find: 2019 Jun
Classification: Ordinary chondrite (H4)
History: Found by Salem Ouarkia in June 2019. Bought by Jean Redelsperger from Mohamed Elguirah in 2021.
Physical characteristics: Brown stones without fusion crust.
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Chondrite with well-defined packed chondrules.
Geochemistry: Plagioclase An23.6Ab73.8Or2.6 (n=1)
Classification: Ordinary chondrite (H4)
Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.
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Al Haggounia 008 is an ordinary chondrite of 6.270 kg composed of 31 fragments.
This meteorite was found in December 2013, 120 km north
Chwichiya is an area rich in meteorites.
The pieces on sale have not been cleaned by choice, they are sold as they were found.
These are the last pieces on sale!
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Al Haggounia 008 is an ordinary chondrite of 6.270 kg composed of 31 fragments.
This meteorite was found in December 2013, 120 km north
Chwichiya is an area rich in meteorites.
The pieces on sale have not been cleaned by choice, they are sold as they were found.
These are the last pieces on sale!
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Al Haggounia 008 is an ordinary chondrite of 6.270 kg composed of 31 fragments.
This meteorite was found in December 2013, 120 km north
Chwichiya is an area rich in meteorites.
The pieces on sale have not been cleaned by choice, they are sold as they were found.
These are the last pieces on sale!
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Al Haggounia 008 is an ordinary chondrite of 6.270 kg composed of 31 fragments.
This meteorite was found in December 2013, 120 km north
Chwichiya is an area rich in meteorites.
The pieces on sale have not been cleaned by choice, they are sold as they were found.
These are the last pieces on sale!