Name: NWA 15971 Pallasite PMG 8.0 G
Brand: martinafruit.com
SKU: 14640780253
Price: 199.00 USD
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Description

NWA 15971 Pallasite PMG 8.0 GNWA 15971 Pallasite Meteorite Northwest Africa 15971 (NWA 15971) is a rare and visually stunning Main Group Pallasite meteorite, acquired in 2022. This specimen belongs to the most well known and scientifically studied group of pallasitesmeteorites believed to have formed at the core mantle boundary of ancient differentiated asteroids. NWA 15971 features beautiful, rounded olivine crystals (up to 4 mm) set within a weathered iron nickel metal matrix

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

Their mineralogy and structure provide valuable insights into planetary differentiation and volcanic activity in the early solar system

Each meteorite slice is unique and the specimen shown in the photos is the exact piece you will receive

this meteorite is a fragmental breccia

Weight: [1

75 g] g and measures [28 x 14 x 4] mm

34] GDimensions: [28X 17 X 2 ] mmComes with Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Each specimen is unique and the exact meteorite shown in the photographs is the one you will receive

91 ] g SliceDimensions: [23 X 20 X 1] mmComes with Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

0 carbonaceous chondrite from Guelmim

plagioclase

5 billion years ago