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Meteorite | Howardite | NWA 17709 | 18,06 g

NWA 17709 18.06g 1

NWA 17709 18.06g 1

NWA 17709 18.06g 2

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NWA 17709 - A meteorite from the asteroid Vesta, visible to the naked eye.

Meteorite slice

Interesting fact: Only 400 g found. It is exclusively in our possession and is not available anywhere else in the world.

Place of discovery: Algeria

Dimensions: 75x58x2 mm

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NWA 17709 is an extremely rare Howardite (HED achondrite) originating from the surface of asteroid 4 Vesta – one of the oldest and best-studied bodies in the Solar System.

This meteorite was found in Algeria and its total weight is only about 400 g. All known material is exclusively in our possession and is not available anywhere else in the world.

A polished thin section reveals a polymict breccia composed of lithic clasts and mineral fragments embedded in a fine-grained clastic matrix. The matrix consists of finely crushed silicates and smaller opaque minerals.

The limited quantity of this meteorite makes it a completely unique specimen, which also represents an interesting investment opportunity.

Additional parameters

Category:	Meteorites
Weight:	0.1 kg
Name:	NWA 17709
Origin:	Howardites
Hmotnost:	18,06 g

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