Description: Northwest Africa 15373 Name: Northwest Africa 15373 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 15373 Observed fall: No Year found: 2022 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: 45 kg Recommended: Lunar (frag. breccia) This is 1 of 25 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (frag. breccia). Approved 12 Nov 2022 Northwest Africa 15373 (NWA 15373)(Northwest Africa)Purchased: 2022Classification: Lunar meteorite (frag. breccia)History: Mark Lyon purchased this meteorite from a Moroccan meteorite dealer in 2022.Physical characteristics: Many identically appearing pieces totaling 45 kg found together. The largest individual piece is 2.6 kg. Dark colored, irregular exterior lacking fusion crust. Saw-cut surface reveals a fragmental breccia with light and dark colored clasts set in a dark-gray groundmassPetrography: (C. Agee and A. Ross, UNM) Reflected light microscopy and electron microprobe analysis confirms a lunar fragmental breccia with lithic clasts, mineral clasts, and shock melt. Major phases are plagioclase, pigeonite, augite, and olivine. Minor phases include low-Ni iron metal, ilmenite, troilite, chromite, silica and Ti-Cr spinel.Geochemistry: (A. Ross, UNM) Plagioclase An96.5±0.5Ab3.3±0.5, n=5; pigeonite Fs25.7±6.1Wo5.1±3.0, Fe/Mn=55±6, n=5; augite Fs16.0±2.3Wo36.5±3.4, Fe/Mn=45±4, n=4; olivine Fa28.3±5.4, Fe/Mn=95±11, n=10.Classification: Lunar fragmental brecciaSpecimens: 20.4 g on deposit at UNM, Mark Lyon holds the main mass. Place of purchase:MoroccoDate:P 2022Mass (g):45000Pieces:ManyClass:Lunar (frag. breccia)Shock stage:highWeathering grade:moderateThis gorgeous meteorite would make a fine addition to any collection. This material is very solid, takes an excellent polish and displays nicely. I spend a great deal of time preparing these meteorites for your collection. I will combine the cost of shipping for all the items you win during a 2 week period that are paid for in a single transaction. Please note. If items are paid for separately, they will be shipped separately due to eBay tracking reasons. Also, I ship items within 24 hours from the time of payment. Therefore, do not pay for any items until you are done bidding so I can ship everything in one package. Please take your time and don't pay for up to 2 weeks. Shipping includes tracking and delivery confirmation.I am a member of the awesome Global Meteorite Association #GMA0021Please only pay in one payment when you are all done. Postage is the same for all the items you win over a 2 week period. ONLY pay in ONE PAYMENT when you are all done winning and ready to buy everything you wanted. I mail out all items the same day or in the morning. Thanks, John Humphries, P.O. BOX 310, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Price: 31.99 USD
Location: Tombstone, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-28T04:37:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.49 USD
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