Lot #4 NWA869 Stony Meteorite With Fusion Crust

Description:

NWA869 Stony Meteorite With Fusion Crust. Most stony meteorites are small because the larger stony meteorites either break apart or explode from the extreme pressure of earth's atmosphere. This large 4 ½ x 4 x 2 inch 948 gram (over two pounds) complete stony meteorite is a dark brown color with pristine fusion crust on its top side and two of its sides with the bottom showing typical desert preservation. The pristine side with the fusion crust was buried in the sand and the top side was exposed to harsh desert conditions. It has the official designation NWA 869 meaning that it is the 869th meteorite to be classified from North West Africa and is an ordinary chondrite (L3-L6) stony meteorite that is low in iron. and was found by nomadic Berbers in the sands of the Sahara Desert of Morocco. Estimated Value $400 - 1,000.

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