NWA 13408 Lunar 2.01g Slice of the Moon, Lunar Meteorite

Description

Item for auction is a 2.01g slice of NWA 13408 lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite. The meteorite consists of 12 pieces with a Total Known Weight of 2kg, and was found in Algeria in 2020. Physical characteristics include minor fusion crust and interior matrix reveals an assortment of light and dark-colored clasts. Petrography was performed by Daniel Sheikh, FSU, who reports that the sample is a feldspathic breccia composed primarily of sub-angular anorthitic clasts (<1 cm) set in a dark, fine-grained matrix. Other phases present include pigeonite, olivine, sub-calcic augite, low-Ca pyroxene, and Si-Na-Ca-Mg-rich glass. The meteorite is officially recognized by the Meteoritical Society, and classified thereby as a Lunar (feldspathic breccia). This extraordinary moon rock features a large nickel iron inclusion, which is a somewhat rare occasion. It would complement any collection, comes in a quality labeled display box, along with a Big Kahuna Meteorites Certificate of Authenticity. Scale cube in photo is 1cm on each side, and not included in sale. Big Kahuna combines shipping, and addresses must be in the English language, to facilitate customs input at US Postal Service. Non-English addresses cannot be shipped, and may incur additional fees for handling. We no longer ship to Italy.
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