NWA 5026 – LL3 Meteorite with Fusion Crust
LL chondrites (type 3)
Erfoud, Morocco, Northwest Africa
Displaying, amazingly, chondrules of all sizes and types as well as fusion crust, this specimen also exhibits several clasts, which may be pieces of carbonaceous and other impacting bodies. NWA 5026 is one of twenty-six approved meteorites classified as LL3.7, defined as an ordinary chondrite from the LL group that is petrologic type 3.
Weighs 2073 grams; Measures 3 ¾ x 1 ½ x 3/4in
Erfoud, Morocco, Northwest Africa
Displaying, amazingly, chondrules of all sizes and types as well as fusion crust, this specimen also exhibits several clasts, which may be pieces of carbonaceous and other impacting bodies. NWA 5026 is one of twenty-six approved meteorites classified as LL3.7, defined as an ordinary chondrite from the LL group that is petrologic type 3.
Weighs 2073 grams; Measures 3 ¾ x 1 ½ x 3/4in
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US$ 87
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Auction Notices
- The weight of this meteorite is incorrectly printed in the catalog. It should be listed as 63.1 grams.
Category: Natural History
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