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NWA 15169 Lunaire #32 - 2,1 g

NWA 15169 Lunaire #32 – 2,1 g

245,70 $

NWA 15169 is a lunar meteorite discovered in 2021 in Morocco near Dakhla in the Wad Oum Sfia area by Omar Ben Chaoud and Mouloud Oudinat.

NWA 15169 is a rare lunar meteorite (anorthosite).

It comes directly from the Moon’s ancient crust, specifically from the lunar highlands region.

This is a very nice and colorful lunar meteorite offered at a very good price.

About fifteen years ago, lunar meteorites were sold for almost 1000 euros per gram !

Writeup from MB 112:

Northwest Africa 15169 (NWA 15169)

Morocco

Purchased: 2021

Classification: Lunar meteorite (anorth)

History: Found by Omar Ben Chaoud and Mouloud Oudinat in the Dakhla, Wad Oum Sfia area. Later bought by Jean Redelsperger from Mohamed Elguirah in 2021.

Physical characteristics: Several stones: a complete 50 g crusted stone, and several gray fragments without fusion crust, the largest one being 52 g.

Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, B. Devouard, CEREGE) Brecciated igneous rock composed primarily of anorthitic plagioclase, and mm-sized poikilitic microgabbroic clasts with plagioclase chadacrysts set in olivine and pyroxene. Accessory minerals: metal, ulvöspinel, chromite. Barite, from terrestrial weathering, is present as veins.

Geochemistry: Plagioclase An93.4±2.7Ab6.3±2.5Or0.2±0.2 (n=4). Olivine (altered) Fo 43.5±5.9, FeO/MnO=143.4, analytical totals 90.9±2.2 (n=9). Orthopyroxene Fs26.0Wo9.0, Fs16.3Wo36.9, FeO/MnO = 50.8 (n=2). Chromite Cr#=0.73 (n=1).

Classification: Lunar (anorthosite). Contains microgabbroic clasts. Olivine, pigeonite and plagioclase are within the ferroan anorthositic suite (FAS) field defined by Warren (1993). Olivine has been altered on Earth, as indicated by the low analytical totals.

Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.

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NWA 15169 Lunaire #31 - 1,2 gOut of stock

NWA 15169 Lunaire #31 – 1,2 g

140,40 $

NWA 15169 is a lunar meteorite discovered in 2021 in Morocco near Dakhla in the Wad Oum Sfia area by Omar Ben Chaoud and Mouloud Oudinat.

NWA 15169 is a rare lunar meteorite (anorthosite).

It comes directly from the Moon’s ancient crust, specifically from the lunar highlands region.

This is a very nice and colorful lunar meteorite offered at a very good price.

About fifteen years ago, lunar meteorites were sold for almost 1000 euros per gram !

Writeup from MB 112:

Northwest Africa 15169 (NWA 15169)

Morocco

Purchased: 2021

Classification: Lunar meteorite (anorth)

History: Found by Omar Ben Chaoud and Mouloud Oudinat in the Dakhla, Wad Oum Sfia area. Later bought by Jean Redelsperger from Mohamed Elguirah in 2021.

Physical characteristics: Several stones: a complete 50 g crusted stone, and several gray fragments without fusion crust, the largest one being 52 g.

Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, B. Devouard, CEREGE) Brecciated igneous rock composed primarily of anorthitic plagioclase, and mm-sized poikilitic microgabbroic clasts with plagioclase chadacrysts set in olivine and pyroxene. Accessory minerals: metal, ulvöspinel, chromite. Barite, from terrestrial weathering, is present as veins.

Geochemistry: Plagioclase An93.4±2.7Ab6.3±2.5Or0.2±0.2 (n=4). Olivine (altered) Fo 43.5±5.9, FeO/MnO=143.4, analytical totals 90.9±2.2 (n=9). Orthopyroxene Fs26.0Wo9.0, Fs16.3Wo36.9, FeO/MnO = 50.8 (n=2). Chromite Cr#=0.73 (n=1).

Classification: Lunar (anorthosite). Contains microgabbroic clasts. Olivine, pigeonite and plagioclase are within the ferroan anorthositic suite (FAS) field defined by Warren (1993). Olivine has been altered on Earth, as indicated by the low analytical totals.

Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.

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Chwichiya 002 C3.00 Ung #56 - 2,5 g

Chwichiya 002 C3.00 Ung #56 – 2,5 g

783,90 $

Chwichiya 002 is an ordinary carbonaceous chondrite of the C3.00 ungrouped type; it is the most primitive type ever found to date, having undergone no hydration or heating prior to its ejection from the parent body.
This meteorite may be one of the most scientifically significant meteorites of all time; there is no doubt that our understanding of the solar system will advance thanks to it.
It was discovered in Western Sahara.
A must-have for any collection!
https://www.futura-sciences.com/sciences/actualites/astronomie-tresor-cosmique-france-cette-meteorite-contient-grains-plus-anciens-soleil-w2t8-130194/

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TURPAN 003 #26 Fer - 2,4 g

TURPAN 003 #26 Fer – 2,4 g

56,16 $
Turpan 003 is an iron meteorite.
It was discovered in 2022 in China’s Xinjiang Province.
What makes this meteorite unique in the world is its natural structure, which is unusual for an iron meteorite.
In fact, the structure of metallic meteorites is usually revealed by acid.
Another unique feature is the green, bubbly silicate inclusions it contains.
Further studies are currently underway.

 

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Laayoune 002 Lunaire paired #44 - 0,7 g

Laayoune 002 Lunaire paired #44 – 0,7 g

36,26 $

Laayoune 002 is a very beautiful lunar meteorite discovered in the Western Sahara in 2022.

About fifteen years ago, lunar meteorites were sold for almost 1000 euros per gram !

A very nice acquisition for your collection !

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Laayoune 002 Lunaire paired #43 - 0,7 g

Laayoune 002 Lunaire paired #43 – 0,7 g

36,26 $

Laayoune 002 is a very beautiful lunar meteorite discovered in the Western Sahara in 2022.

About fifteen years ago, lunar meteorites were sold for almost 1000 euros per gram !

A very nice acquisition for your collection !

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Laayoune 002 Lunaire paired #42 - 0,5 gOut of stock

Laayoune 002 Lunaire paired #42 – 0,5 g

25,74 $

Laayoune 002 is a very beautiful lunar meteorite discovered in the Western Sahara in 2022.

About fifteen years ago, lunar meteorites were sold for almost 1000 euros per gram !

A very nice acquisition for your collection !

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #22 - 1,8 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #22 – 1,8 g

25,74 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15971 Pallasite #25 - 3,3 gOut of stock

NWA 15971 Pallasite #25 – 3,3 g

70,20 $

NWA 15971 is a pallasite meteorite.

Pallasites are meteorites composed of olivine crystals embedded in an iron-nickel matrix.

Pallasites are among the most visually striking meteorites.

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #21 - 2,3 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #21 – 2,3 g

32,76 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #20 - 2,2 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #20 – 2,2 g

31,60 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #19 - 2 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #19 – 2 g

28,08 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #18 - 1,7 gOut of stock

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #18 – 1,7 g

24,58 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #17 - 4,6 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #17 – 4,6 g

53,82 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #16 - 4,1 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #16 – 4,1 g

47,98 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #15 - 5 g

NWA 15878 OC4-melt breccia #15 – 5 g

58,50 $

A new type of chondrite meteorite has just been discovered; it is not an H, L or LL type chondrite.

This new type has been named OC4 (ordinary chondrite of petrological type 4).
This meteorite contains a high proportion of metal and its cross-sections are very attractive.

A real novelty !

 

 

 

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Tarkint 001 Mars Shergottite #34 - 1,1 gOut of stock

Tarkint 001 Mars Shergottite #34 – 1,1 g

163,80 $

Tarkint 001 is a rare meteorite from Mars, classified as Shergottite (olivine-phyric).

It was discovered in Gao, Mali, in 2025.

Its surface reveals numerous brown-green olivine phenocrystals measuring a few millimeters, embedded in a fine-grained, light beige matrix.

The unique feature of this meteorite is that it is unlike any other Martian meteorite.

The total known weight of this meteorite is only 2 kg, so there won’t be enough for everyone !

Tarkint 001 17.4959263, 0.6428554

Gao, Mali

Find: 2025

Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)

History: In 2025, fragments of a meteorite were discovered in a desert area 60 km east of the village of Tarkint and approximately 150 km northeast of the city of Gao, Mali. The discovery occurred by chance during a local field survey, where the distinctive surface features of the stones drew the attention of the field researchers. Purchased by Ali Muftah in 2025.

Physical characteristics: The total collected mass was approximately 2 kg. The deposit samples display an exterior partially covered with dark, slightly abraded fusion crust. Sawcut surface reveals many distinctive mm-sized brown-green olivine phenocrysts set in light tan-colored, fine-grained groundmass.

Petrography: (C. Agee, UNM) Electron microprobe analysis of a polished mount shows this meteorite to be an olivine-phyric shergottite. Olivine phenocrysts display core-rim igneous zoning. Plagioclase has been converted to maskelynite. Fine-grained pigeonite and maskelynite make up the groundmass. Minor amounts of chromite, Ti-magnetite, and troilite are ubiquitous.

Geochemistry: (T. Shisseh, UNM) Olivine Fa32.6±12.1, Fe/Mn=53±4, n=13; pigeonite Fs23.3±3.2Wo4.9±2.2, Fe/Mn=30±1, n=17; maskelynite An54.9±3.5Ab44.7±3.5, n=4.

Classification: Martian, olivine-phyric shergottite. Visually, the macroscopic texture of this meteorite is reminiscent of NWA 10416, however they are not paired. This meteorite lacks augite and altered olivine, it also has maskelynite-only, with no remnant plagioclase present. This meteorite has olivine that is significantly more forsteritic than NWA 10416.

Specimens: 48 g on deposit at UNM, Ali Muftah holds the main mass, Eric Twelker holds a 410.7 g piece.

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Tarkint 001 Mars Shergottite #33 - 0,4 g

Tarkint 001 Mars Shergottite #33 – 0,4 g

63,18 $

Tarkint 001 is a rare meteorite from Mars, classified as Shergottite (olivine-phyric).

It was discovered in Gao, Mali, in 2025.

Its surface reveals numerous brown-green olivine phenocrystals measuring a few millimeters, embedded in a fine-grained, light beige matrix.

The unique feature of this meteorite is that it is unlike any other Martian meteorite.

The total known weight of this meteorite is only 2 kg, so there won’t be enough for everyone !

Tarkint 001 17.4959263, 0.6428554

Gao, Mali

Find: 2025

Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)

History: In 2025, fragments of a meteorite were discovered in a desert area 60 km east of the village of Tarkint and approximately 150 km northeast of the city of Gao, Mali. The discovery occurred by chance during a local field survey, where the distinctive surface features of the stones drew the attention of the field researchers. Purchased by Ali Muftah in 2025.

Physical characteristics: The total collected mass was approximately 2 kg. The deposit samples display an exterior partially covered with dark, slightly abraded fusion crust. Sawcut surface reveals many distinctive mm-sized brown-green olivine phenocrysts set in light tan-colored, fine-grained groundmass.

Petrography: (C. Agee, UNM) Electron microprobe analysis of a polished mount shows this meteorite to be an olivine-phyric shergottite. Olivine phenocrysts display core-rim igneous zoning. Plagioclase has been converted to maskelynite. Fine-grained pigeonite and maskelynite make up the groundmass. Minor amounts of chromite, Ti-magnetite, and troilite are ubiquitous.

Geochemistry: (T. Shisseh, UNM) Olivine Fa32.6±12.1, Fe/Mn=53±4, n=13; pigeonite Fs23.3±3.2Wo4.9±2.2, Fe/Mn=30±1, n=17; maskelynite An54.9±3.5Ab44.7±3.5, n=4.

Classification: Martian, olivine-phyric shergottite. Visually, the macroscopic texture of this meteorite is reminiscent of NWA 10416, however they are not paired. This meteorite lacks augite and altered olivine, it also has maskelynite-only, with no remnant plagioclase present. This meteorite has olivine that is significantly more forsteritic than NWA 10416.

Specimens: 48 g on deposit at UNM, Ali Muftah holds the main mass, Eric Twelker holds a 410.7 g piece.

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