NWA 869 260.7g

$520.00

  • Meteorite Type: Stone (L4-6)
  • Meteorite Weight: 260.7 grams
  • Meteorite Measurements: 203 mm x 147 mm x 3 mm
  • Additional Information: Exquisitely prepared large and impressive full slice. Cracking is natural in stone meteorites, this has been addressed during slicing in the lab. 

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Description

Born by fire, Northwest Africa 869 is a fascinating and affordable meteorite available to collectors. It has an unusual classification, L 3-6, meaning it shows characteristics of different meteorite types within the same mass. NWA 869 is a breccia — a rock made up of fragments of other rocks that have been compressed or cemented together. The most likely explanation for the formation of this mosaic-like mixture of space material is the collision of asteroids, millions or billions of years ago, somewhere in the void between Mars and Jupiter. NWA 869 illustrates the monumental processes at work in the solar system and its diverse and fascinating structure.

Additional information

Weight 260.7 g

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