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1.11" Polished Lunar Meteorite (4.58 g) Section - NWA 11788
This is a 1.11" wide (4.58 gram) section of the lunar meteorite, NWA 11788. One face has been cut and polished to a mirror-like finished and it comes with a small acrylic case.
About NWA 11788
The lunar meteorite NWA 11788 is classified as a Feldspathic Breccia, discovered in Mali in 2017. This meteorite comprises multiple paired pieces, ranging in size from sub-gram fragments to specimens weighing around 2 kilograms, with a total recovered weight of 10.4 kilograms. Its dark gray matrix is accented by white feldspar clasts, and small vesicles indicate a high degree of shock. When cut, occasional metal grains become visible, adding to its distinct appearance.
The lunar meteorite NWA 11788 is classified as a Feldspathic Breccia, discovered in Mali in 2017. This meteorite comprises multiple paired pieces, ranging in size from sub-gram fragments to specimens weighing around 2 kilograms, with a total recovered weight of 10.4 kilograms. Its dark gray matrix is accented by white feldspar clasts, and small vesicles indicate a high degree of shock. When cut, occasional metal grains become visible, adding to its distinct appearance.
Moon Rocks... On Earth...
Think the only moon rocks on Earth are samples brought back from Apollo missions? Think again!
Lunar meteorites are type of achondrite meteorites that were formed like other stony (chondrite) meteorites, but they were ejected into space by meteorites and other celestial bodies hitting the moon. Almost all lunar meteorites are brecciated amalgamations of feldspathic and basaltic rocks commonly found on the Moon's surface.
Lunar meteorites are pretty rare to find on Earth: the vast majority of meteorites are from the asteroid belt, and less than 1 percent of classified meteorites are lunar in origin. The total mass of all known lunar meteorites is probably less than 1,000 kilograms. Owning a piece of the moon is a pretty rare accomplishment!
One reason they are so rare is because lunar meteorites superficially look just like earth rocks. Even a true meteorite expert would not recognize a lunar meteor laying on the ground among earthly stones. Lunar meteorites have only been recognized in places naturally devoid of rocks, like sandy deserts and ice sheets. In fact, there has never been a lunar meteorite classified from North America, South America or Europe. Most are found in the Sahara Desert (Northwest Africa), Antarctica, or Oman. All Antarctic meteorites are governmental property so they cannot be privately attained.
Think the only moon rocks on Earth are samples brought back from Apollo missions? Think again!
Lunar meteorites are type of achondrite meteorites that were formed like other stony (chondrite) meteorites, but they were ejected into space by meteorites and other celestial bodies hitting the moon. Almost all lunar meteorites are brecciated amalgamations of feldspathic and basaltic rocks commonly found on the Moon's surface.
Lunar meteorites are pretty rare to find on Earth: the vast majority of meteorites are from the asteroid belt, and less than 1 percent of classified meteorites are lunar in origin. The total mass of all known lunar meteorites is probably less than 1,000 kilograms. Owning a piece of the moon is a pretty rare accomplishment!
One reason they are so rare is because lunar meteorites superficially look just like earth rocks. Even a true meteorite expert would not recognize a lunar meteor laying on the ground among earthly stones. Lunar meteorites have only been recognized in places naturally devoid of rocks, like sandy deserts and ice sheets. In fact, there has never been a lunar meteorite classified from North America, South America or Europe. Most are found in the Sahara Desert (Northwest Africa), Antarctica, or Oman. All Antarctic meteorites are governmental property so they cannot be privately attained.
$685
TYPE
Lunar (Feldspathic Breccia)
AGE
LOCATION
Mali
SIZE
1.11 x .91 x .29", Weight: .4.58 grams
CATEGORY
ITEM
#312853
