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NWA 7337 LL4 #2 paired – 60 g
109,39 $NWA 7337 is an LL4 type chondrite with a nice cracked fusion crust.
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NWA 7337 LL4 #1 paired – 72 g
116,52 $NWA 7337 is an LL4 type chondrite with a nice cracked fusion crust.
This piece has the particularity of having a primary and secondary fusion crust.
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Sidi Ali #1 L4 – 44,5 g
630,19 $Sidi Ali is a meteorite that fell in Morocco on July 28, 2015 near Tissint.
Meteorites of 5 to 100 grams were discovered in a fall ellipse of about 4 km.
The analysis determined that this meteorite is of the ordinary L4 chondrite type.
Writeup from MB 105:
Sidi Ali Ou Azza 29°47’2.9″N, 7°23’21.8″W
Guelmim-Es-Semara, Morocco
Confirmed fall: 28 Jul 2015
Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L4)
History: (H. Chennaoui Aoudjehane FSAC, A. Aaranson, A. Bouragaa, A. Bouferra). On Tuesday, 28 July 2015, around 5:30 pm local time (6:30 pm GMT), many people from Tissint and its vicinity heard three sonic booms in the direction of Sidi Ali Ou Azza. Immediately, numerous people begin searching for the meteorite in the area. Two days after the fall, many small pieces from 5 to 109 g (so far: 109, 100, 75, 50, 40, 37, 20, 10, 7, and 5.7 g) were recovered close to Sidi Ali Ou Azza and El Kharoua’ well, a few km west of Tissint. Most pieces are complete and mostly covered by black fusion crust. The interior is dark and brecciated, with a few clear gray zones. Numerous small and well-defined chondrules are visible as well as sulfides and metals. The direction of the fall was from north to south; the strewnfield is ~4 km long.
Physical characteristics: Black and brown patchy fusion crust. A saw cut reveals numerous, distinct chondrules and fine grained metal/sulfide. A dark angular clast, ~5 mm, was also observed.
Petrography: (C. Agee, UNM) Microprobe examination of a polished mount shows numerous porphyritic chondrules, a few BO chondrules, and an enstatite-rich chondrule. Mesostasis and very fine-grained plagioclase is ubiquitous. Kamacite, taenite, troilite, chromite, and a phosphate phase were observed throughout. The dark angular clast described above has an igneous texture with ~50% zoned euhedral olivines (up to 50 μm) and ~50% fine spinifex quench crystals, with sparse scattered metal or sulfide blebs (up to 10 μm).
Geochemistry: (C. Agee and N. Muttik, UNM) Chondrule olivine Fa25.7±0.9, Fe/Mn=50±3, Cr2O3=0.03±0.03 (wt%), n=24; chondrule low-Ca pyroxene Fa20.4±1.7, Fe/Mn=29±1, n=10; chondrule enstatite Fs2.1±0.2Wo0.6±0.2, n=2; plagioclase An8.3±3.9Ab86.9±3.1Or4.9±0.9. Clast olivine Fa19.3±4.1, Fe/Mn=47±4, Cr2O3=0.45±0.21 (wt%), n=6.
Classification: Ordinary chondrite, L4
Specimens: 20.8 g, UNM; 10.7 g, FSAC
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Al Haggounia 001 Enstatite #1 – 214 g
177,17 $Al Haggounia 001 is a meteorite of type chondrite enstatite, more precisely EL chondrite impact melt rock.
To date only 23 meteorites of this type have been classified.
This meteorite was discovered in Morocco in the Western Sahara.
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NWA 11882 LL4 #2 – 9,7 g
21,41 $NWA 11882 is a meteorite of type chondrite LL4 of 1200 grams.
This meteorite was purchased in Zagora in 2018 from Mohamed Elguirah a meteorite hunter and trader from Morocco.
The analysis and classification of this meteorite was done in France by Jérôme Gattacceca.
| Place of purchase : | Zagora |
| Date : | P 2018 |
| Mass (g) : | 1200 |
| Pieces : | many |
| Class : | LL4 |
| Weathering grade : | W2 |
| Fayalite (mol%) : | 29.1±0.2 (N=2) |
| Ferrosilite (mol%) : | 23.7±0.3 (N=2) |
| Wollastonite (mol%) : | 0.9±0.1 |
| Magnetic suscept.: | 4.09 |
| Classifier : | J. Gattacceca, CEREGE |
| Type spec mass (g ): | 22 |
| Type spec location : | CEREGE |
| Main mass : | Jean Redelsperger |
| Comments : | work name JR051; Bought from Mohamed Elguirah in Zagora in 2018. Gray stones, some with fusion crust. Millimeter-sized chondrules are visible on broken surfaces.; submitted by Gattacceca |
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NWA 11882 LL4 #1 – 9,9 g
21,41 $NWA 11882 is a meteorite of type chondrite LL4 of 1200 grams.
This meteorite was purchased in Zagora in 2018 from Mohamed Elguirah a meteorite hunter and trader from Morocco.
The analysis and classification of this meteorite was done in France by Jérôme Gattacceca.
| Place of purchase : | Zagora |
| Date : | P 2018 |
| Mass (g) : | 1200 |
| Pieces : | many |
| Class : | LL4 |
| Weathering grade : | W2 |
| Fayalite (mol%) : | 29.1±0.2 (N=2) |
| Ferrosilite (mol%) : | 23.7±0.3 (N=2) |
| Wollastonite (mol%) : | 0.9±0.1 |
| Magnetic suscept.: | 4.09 |
| Classifier : | J. Gattacceca, CEREGE |
| Type spec mass (g ): | 22 |
| Type spec location : | CEREGE |
| Main mass : | Jean Redelsperger |
| Comments : | work name JR051; Bought from Mohamed Elguirah in Zagora in 2018. Gray stones, some with fusion crust. Millimeter-sized chondrules are visible on broken surfaces.; submitted by Gattacceca |
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NWA 7325 #3 Ach Ung Paired – 0,08 g
172,40 $NWA 7325 is a very rare ungrouped achondrite meteorite.
Anthony Irving, a meteorite specialist at the University of Washington in the United States, analyzed this meteorite. The results are surprising since according to him, NWA 7325 could not come from Mars, nor from the Moon but from the planet Mercury.
But this is only a theory at this point.
Nevertheless this meteorite of an intense green color is unique !
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NWA 7325 #2 Ach Ung Paired – 0,07 g
166,46 $NWA 7325 is a very rare ungrouped achondrite meteorite.
Anthony Irving, a meteorite specialist at the University of Washington in the United States, analyzed this meteorite. The results are surprising since according to him, NWA 7325 could not come from Mars, nor from the Moon but from the planet Mercury.
But this is only a theory at this point.
Nevertheless this meteorite of an intense green color is unique !
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NWA 7325 #1 Ach Ung Paired – 0,04 g
95,12 $NWA 7325 is a very rare ungrouped achondrite meteorite.
Anthony Irving, a meteorite specialist at the University of Washington in the United States, analyzed this meteorite. The results are surprising since according to him, NWA 7325 could not come from Mars, nor from the Moon but from the planet Mercury.
But this is only a theory at this point.
Nevertheless this meteorite of an intense green color is unique !
Zagora 007 H4 #4 – 580 g
856,10 $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.
Zagora 006 Eucrite Brecciated #3 – 4,3 g
33,29 $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 Eucrite Brecciated #1 – 13,4 g
107,02 $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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Esquel Pallasite #1 – 14 g
913,18 $Esquel is part of the pallasite group.
This meteorite was discovered in Argentina in Patagonia in 1951.
Esquel is certainly one of the most beautiful pallasites in the world and is not subject to oxidation like some other pallasites.
Pallasites are certainly the most aesthetic group of meteorites that we know.
A very nice acquisition for your collection !
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Zagora 003 Eucrite #9 – 10,6 g
151,01 $Zagora 003 is a fresh meteorite classified as eucrite of only 135 grams.
It was discovered near Zagora in Morocco by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020.
The eucrites come from the Asteroid Vesta.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 003 30°20’51.94″N, 5°36’41.79″W
Morocco
Find: 2020 Sep 13
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite)
History: Found by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020. Bought from Zaid Oualguirah in 2020.
Physical characteristics: Several fusion crusted pieces with grey interior.
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Igneous rock with grain size about 500 µm. It contains melt rock areas, and other areas with variolitic texture. Main minerals are pyroxene and plagioclase. Other minerals: metal, troilite, chromite.
Geochemistry: Low-Ca pyroxene Fs34.1±0.8Wo5.7±1.1, FeO/MnO = 28.6±2.4 (n=4). Plagioclase An93.3±0.6Ab6.4±0.6Or0.3±0.1 (n=5). Chromite Cr# = 0.78 (n=1).
Classification: Achondrite (eucrite).
Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.
Zagora 003 Eucrite #8 – 12,1 g
186,67 $Zagora 003 is a fresh meteorite classified as eucrite of only 135 grams.
It was discovered near Zagora in Morocco by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020.
The eucrites come from the Asteroid Vesta.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 003 30°20’51.94″N, 5°36’41.79″W
Morocco
Find: 2020 Sep 13
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite)
History: Found by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020. Bought from Zaid Oualguirah in 2020.
Physical characteristics: Several fusion crusted pieces with grey interior.
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Igneous rock with grain size about 500 µm. It contains melt rock areas, and other areas with variolitic texture. Main minerals are pyroxene and plagioclase. Other minerals: metal, troilite, chromite.
Geochemistry: Low-Ca pyroxene Fs34.1±0.8Wo5.7±1.1, FeO/MnO = 28.6±2.4 (n=4). Plagioclase An93.3±0.6Ab6.4±0.6Or0.3±0.1 (n=5). Chromite Cr# = 0.78 (n=1).
Classification: Achondrite (eucrite).
Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.
Zagora 003 Eucrite #7 – 14,8 g
211,64 $Zagora 003 is a fresh meteorite classified as eucrite of only 135 grams.
It was discovered near Zagora in Morocco by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020.
The eucrites come from the Asteroid Vesta.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 003 30°20’51.94″N, 5°36’41.79″W
Morocco
Find: 2020 Sep 13
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite)
History: Found by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020. Bought from Zaid Oualguirah in 2020.
Physical characteristics: Several fusion crusted pieces with grey interior.
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Igneous rock with grain size about 500 µm. It contains melt rock areas, and other areas with variolitic texture. Main minerals are pyroxene and plagioclase. Other minerals: metal, troilite, chromite.
Geochemistry: Low-Ca pyroxene Fs34.1±0.8Wo5.7±1.1, FeO/MnO = 28.6±2.4 (n=4). Plagioclase An93.3±0.6Ab6.4±0.6Or0.3±0.1 (n=5). Chromite Cr# = 0.78 (n=1).
Classification: Achondrite (eucrite).
Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.
Zagora 003 Eucrite #6 – 16,8 g
240,18 $Zagora 003 is a fresh meteorite classified as eucrite of only 135 grams.
It was discovered near Zagora in Morocco by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020.
The eucrites come from the Asteroid Vesta.
Writeup from MB 110 :
Zagora 003 30°20’51.94″N, 5°36’41.79″W
Morocco
Find: 2020 Sep 13
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite)
History: Found by Ahmed Enaji on September 13, 2020. Bought from Zaid Oualguirah in 2020.
Physical characteristics: Several fusion crusted pieces with grey interior.
Petrography: (J. Gattacceca, CEREGE) Igneous rock with grain size about 500 µm. It contains melt rock areas, and other areas with variolitic texture. Main minerals are pyroxene and plagioclase. Other minerals: metal, troilite, chromite.
Geochemistry: Low-Ca pyroxene Fs34.1±0.8Wo5.7±1.1, FeO/MnO = 28.6±2.4 (n=4). Plagioclase An93.3±0.6Ab6.4±0.6Or0.3±0.1 (n=5). Chromite Cr# = 0.78 (n=1).
Classification: Achondrite (eucrite).
Specimens: Type specimen at CEREGE. Main mass with Jean Redelsperger.
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Montoume #6 – 88 g
11,89 $An impactite is a terrestrial rock modified by the impact of a large meteorite.
These rocks contain an agglomeration of fallout dust and fragments.
The Rochechouart impactites were formed as a result of a meteorite impact about 207 million years ago in New Aquitaine in the Rochechouart district.
The impact crater of the Rochechouart meteorite is called “Astroblème” because it is no longer visible following erosion.
There are several types of rocks :
Les brèches de type Babaudus, riche en verre à texture fluidale et en vacuoles
The “breccias” of Montoume type, red because of their richness in iron, metal supposed to come from the asteroid.
The “breccias” of Chassenon type, debris of glass of greenish tint.
The “breccias” of Rochechouart type, contain little glass and are constituted of elements of varied size and lithology.