Meteorite**NWA 16484, Lunar Frag. Breccia**12.726 gram slice, Rare Blue Lunar!!!

Description: This amazing item is a rare Blue Lunar Fragmental Breccia known as NWA 16484. It weighs 12.726 grams and is a slice of a larger meteorite. This incredible Sample is a polymict breccia comprised of mm-sized, angular to sub-rounded lithic and mineral clasts set within a fine-grained fragmental matrix. Clast lithologies identified include: troctolites, gabbros, anorthosites, basalts, impact melt clasts; an Mg-suite troctolite clast contains a noticeable symplectite displaying a vermicular texture comprised of Cr-spinel, augite, and orthopyroxene. Its uniqueness lies in its rare color and being a piece of our moon! It's an excellent addition to any collection or as a gift for a space enthusiast. This meteorite comes with a COA card and display case. Purchased from Craig Zlimen from Minnesota Meteorites. Name: Northwest Africa 16484 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 16484 Observed fall: No Year found: 2023 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: 292 g Northwest Africa 16484 (NWA 16484) (Northwest Africa) Purchased: 2023 Classification: Lunar meteorite (frag. breccia) History: Purchased in 2023 by Craig Zlimen from a meteorite dealer in Morocco. Physical characteristics: Two pieces with fusion crust. Petrography: (D. Sheikh, Cascadia) Sample is a polymict breccia comprised of mm-sized, angular to sub-rounded lithic and mineral clasts set within a fine-grained fragmental matrix. Clast lithologies identified include: troctolites, gabbros, anorthosites, basalts, impact melt clasts; an Mg-suite troctolite clast contains a noticeable symplectite displaying a vermicular texture comprised of Cr-spinel, augite, and orthopyroxene. Accessory phases identified within the host rock include troilite, Ca-phosphates (apatite/merrillite), ilmenite, and Fe-Ni metal. Geochemistry: Olivine (Fa30.415.0, range Fa19.6-66.5, Fe/Mn=8413, n=12), Low-Ca Pyroxene (Fs27.710.1Wo3.10.3, range Fs16.5-44.8Wo2.3-3.6, Fe/Mn=569, n=18), Pigeonite (Fs44.411.5Wo15.06.7, range Fs27.4-60.8Wo5.8-24.4, Fe/Mn=578, n=17), Augite (Fs33.822.0Wo36.26.4, range Fs7.4-60.4Wo26.9-45.8, Fe/Mn=5414, n=13), Calcic Plagioclase (An95.82.1, range An90.3-97.8, n=22). Classification: Lunar (fragmental breccia) due to polymict nature of the sample. Specimens: 20.2 g at Cascadia, main mass with Craig Zlimen. Data from: MB113 Table 0 Line 0: Place of purchase:Morocco Date:P 2023 Mass (g):292 Pieces:2 Class:Lunar (frag. breccia) Shock stage:high Weathering grade:low Fayalite (mol%):30.415.0 Ferrosilite (mol%):27.710.1, 44.411.5, 33.822.0 Wollastonite (mol%):3.10.3, 15.06.7, 36.26.4 Classifier:D. Sheikh, Cascadia Type spec mass (g):20.2 Type spec location:Cascadia Main mass:Craig Zlimen Comments:CML 1600; submitted by Daniel Sheikh

Price: 1200 USD

Location: Riverside, California

End Time: 2024-09-01T17:20:35.000Z

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