Northwest Africa 10172 | Lunar Feldspathic Breccia 145.4g

An Individual from the Lunar Highlands
This 145.4-gram individual of the NWA 10172 lunar meteorite is a prestigious representative of our closest celestial neighbor. Recovered from the remote Saharan sands and acquired in 2015, this specimen originated from the ancient, cratered highlands of the Moon. Unlike smaller fragments or slices, this complete individual possesses a natural, sculptural geometry that highlights its violent history of planetary ejection and atmospheric entry. Holding a Moon rock of this scale is a humble and profound experience, offering a tangible connection to the lunar surface that has illuminated our night sky for billions of years.

The Enduring Record of a Feldspathic Breccia
Officially classified as a lunar feldspathic breccia, this 145.4 gram individual of NWA 10172 belongs to the most populous group of lunar meteorites found on Earth. The specimen exhibits the natural, weathered exterior, characteristic of a stone that has resided within the Saharan environment for centuries. This weathered surface tells a patient story of terrestrial residence, softening the original fusion crust while preserving the stone’s essential lunar mineralogy. According to scientific analysis, this stone is composed of anorthosite fragments embedded in a shock-melted matrix—a composition that mirrors the bedrock of the ancient lunar highlands. As a substantial 145.4-gram stone, this lunar meteorite for sale remains both a significant and a humble representative of the most cratered and historic regions of the Moon’s surface.