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9.3" H5-6 Chondrite Meteorite Slice - Dar el Kamal
This is a large, 9.3 x 4.7" polished slice of the Dar el Kamal meteorite. It has been polished to a mirror like finish on one side and comes with an acrylic display stand.
About The Dar El Kamal Meteorite
The Dar El Kamal meteorite is a H5-6 class chondrite that was discovered in 2013. The first specimen, a fully intact individual covered in a black fusion crust, was discovered by a nomad searching for historical artifacts near the former salt mines of Taoudenni in northern Mali. Subsequent systematic searches in the area uncovered numerous fragments, totaling approximately 85 kilograms, spread across a strewn field about 10 kilometers in diameter.
Petrographically, Dar el Kamal is classified as an H-type breccia, composed of a mixture of fully recrystallized type 6 fragments and less recrystallized type 5 fragments. The type 5 fragments retain clearly delineated chondrules, showcasing their primitive origins. The meteorite has undergone significant shock metamorphism, classified as S4, evident in the mosaicism of olivine crystals. This combination of history and structure makes Dar el Kamal a scientifically valuable and visually captivating meteorite.
The Dar El Kamal meteorite is a H5-6 class chondrite that was discovered in 2013. The first specimen, a fully intact individual covered in a black fusion crust, was discovered by a nomad searching for historical artifacts near the former salt mines of Taoudenni in northern Mali. Subsequent systematic searches in the area uncovered numerous fragments, totaling approximately 85 kilograms, spread across a strewn field about 10 kilometers in diameter.
Petrographically, Dar el Kamal is classified as an H-type breccia, composed of a mixture of fully recrystallized type 6 fragments and less recrystallized type 5 fragments. The type 5 fragments retain clearly delineated chondrules, showcasing their primitive origins. The meteorite has undergone significant shock metamorphism, classified as S4, evident in the mosaicism of olivine crystals. This combination of history and structure makes Dar el Kamal a scientifically valuable and visually captivating meteorite.
About H5 Chondrites
H5 chondrite meteorites belong to the ordinary chondrite group, the most common type of meteorites found on Earth. These meteorites are composed primarily of silicate minerals such as olivine and pyroxene, along with metal and sulfide inclusions. Their "H" classification indicates a high iron content (typically 25-31% by weight), giving them a metallic sheen and making them denser than many other meteorite types.
The "5" in the classification refers to their petrologic grade, signifying a moderate degree of thermal metamorphism. H5 chondrites have experienced significant heating on their parent asteroid, which has recrystallized their original chondritic textures. Despite this, remnants of their primitive origins ca
H5 chondrite meteorites belong to the ordinary chondrite group, the most common type of meteorites found on Earth. These meteorites are composed primarily of silicate minerals such as olivine and pyroxene, along with metal and sulfide inclusions. Their "H" classification indicates a high iron content (typically 25-31% by weight), giving them a metallic sheen and making them denser than many other meteorite types.
The "5" in the classification refers to their petrologic grade, signifying a moderate degree of thermal metamorphism. H5 chondrites have experienced significant heating on their parent asteroid, which has recrystallized their original chondritic textures. Despite this, remnants of their primitive origins ca
$995
TYPE
H5-6 Chondrite
AGE
LOCATION
Taoudenni, Mali
SIZE
9.3 x 4.7", 0.18" thick, 339 grams
CATEGORY
ITEM
#312839
