Camel Donga Meteorite

Achondrite, Ca-rich. Eucrite-mmict
Found January 1984 near Camel Donga, on the Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia, Australia.

The Vesta Connection: A Rare HED Achondrite
Camel Donga is a distinguished member of the HED (Howardite-Eucrite-Diogenite) group, a suite of meteorites that are quite closely related. As a calcium-rich eucrite, this specimen is an achondrite—a stony meteorite without chondrules—which scientists believe originated from the basaltic crust of the giant asteroid 4 Vesta or a Vesta-like asteroid. Because it represents a sample from a differentiated planetary body, Camel Donga provides an extraordinary look at the volcanic processes that shaped our early solar system.

A Glossy Treasure of the Nullarbor Plain
Discovered in 1984 in a remote region of Western Australia’s Nullarbor Plain, Camel Donga is world-renowned for its aesthetic beauty. It exhibits a remarkably glossy, obsidian-like fusion crust, a signature feature of Ca-rich eucrites that is rarely preserved so perfectly. With a total recovered weight estimated at only 50 kg. Its unique visual appeal make it a highly sought-after centerpiece for any collection of Australian or eucrite meteorites.