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Offered for sale is an authentic North West Africa (NWA) meteorite specimen. Featuring a rich, dark brown to reddish fusion crust with fine desert patina, this piece exhibits a rounded, blocky form with subtle surface thumbprints (regmaglypts) and weathered mineral fracturing characteristic of Saharan finds.
This specimen attracts strongly to a ceramic magnet, confirming its high metal content typical of stony meteorites (chondrites).
Provenance: Ex-collection of a professor at University of Colorado, Ph.D., Geography/Climatology
Condition: Good natural condition with authentic desert weathering
Dimensions: Approximately 69.8 mm × 57 mm × 50 mm
Weight: 296 grams
Composition: The elemental readings Iron, Nickel, Manganese, Chromium, and Titanium using a handheld Thermo Niton XL2 X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. However, uncertainty is high since stony meteorites are a mix of rock and small metal specks, readings can vary depending on the exact spot scanned.
Disclosure and Final Sale Statement: Due to the nature of antique and one-of-a-kind items, all sales are considered final unless the item is damaged or significantly not as described. Descriptions are provided to the best of our knowledge, and opinions on classification, attribution, and origin may vary among experts. Photographs and analytical screenshots are part of the description; please review all images carefully and ask specific questions prior to purchase.
