NWA 14830 LL7 #1 – 797 g

3.791,03 $

NWA 14830 is a rare LL7 type meteorite of 837 g. It was discovered in Algeria in 2021.

It is a strongly crystallized meteorite with a beautiful fusion crust.

I sell the main mass of 797 grams, the rest was used for classification, so it is a unique piece !

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.

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Description

Beautiful meteorite with fusion crust.

Main mass of NWA 14830.

Comes with certificate.

 

Additional information

Weight 797 g
Dimensions 10 × 7 × 6 cm
Form

Endcut

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