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NWA 14870 CR2 Meteorite 4.5 GNWA 14870 CR2 Meteorite For Sale NWA 14870 is a rare CR2 carbonaceous chondrite discovered in Northwest Africa and purchased in 2022. This scientifically significant meteorite features large, metal rich type I chondrules in a fine grained, hydrated matrix, with minor fusion crust and a dark brown interior. Rich in primitive minerals and sulfides, and containing rare impact melt fragments, it's a prime example of early solar system material.

The polished surface reveals the characteristic brecciated structure where silicate clasts are embedded within a metallic matrix

allowing clear observation of its internal structure and making it ideal as a display centerpiece for advanced collections

This polished slice reveals the typical mesosiderite brecciated structure with silicate clasts embedded in a fine-grained matrix containing dispersed iron-nickel metal

Dimensions: 10 × 8 × 4 mmWeight: 1

Scientific studies indicate that brachinites originate from multiple asteroid parent bodies

The polished slice reveals the classic brecciated mesosiderite structure where silicate clasts are embedded in a fine-grained metallic matrix

metal-rich type I chondrules in a fine-grained

discovered in Northwest Africa and acquired in 2018

Dimensions: 41 X 27 X 5 mm

Meteorite: Northwest Africa 13272 (NWA 13272)Type: Ungrouped AchondriteForm: Natural slice (unpolished)Find location: MauritaniaWeight: 7

NWA 12341 is a rare and scientifically significant L3

Meteorite Name: TalsintClassification: Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite)Location: Talsint

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