Hammadah al Hamra 3,775g

$13,215.00

  • Meteorite Type: Ordinary chondrite (L6)
  • Weight:  3,775 grams
  • Approximate Measurements: 247 mm x 123 mm x 123 mm
  • Additional Information: A true collection centerpiece. Large stone with rich black fusion crust, beautiful in contrast to its white interior. Well-preserved skid marks, where this visitor from outer space will forever be marred from its violent crash-landing on Earth.

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Description

Hammadah al Hamra 346 “Ghadamis”
Stone, Ordinary chondrite (L6)

Hammadah al Hamra 346 “Ghadamis” is recorded as a possible witnessed fall in Libya on August 26 of 2018. Note the rich black fusion crust and large well-formed regmaglypts on these excellent whole stones. The freshness of the crust indicates they were picked shortly after the fall and has experienced little, if any, weathering. Chips in the crust, likely acquired during flight or upon impact, show a light interior with a few relict chondrules.

Given the absence of weathering of the stones, it is speculated Ghadamis originated from the 2018 meteor seen over this region. In 2019, Mr. Marcin Cimala purchased 30 kilograms of stones from a Mauritanian  meteorite dealer. Stones of this possible fall are currently being traded under the name of Hammadah al Hamra 346 and Ghadamis.

Additional information

Weight 3700 g

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