Northwest Africa 16415 (NWA 16415)

Purchased: 2023 Sep

Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CO3)

Petrography: (K. Metzler, IfP) Chondrules, chondrule fragments, and CAIs are embedded in a fine-grained dark brown matrix (about 25 vol% matrix). The vast majority of chondrules belong to chemical type I. Chondrule sizes mostly between 50 and 300 µm.

Geochemistry: Mineral compositions and geochemistry: Olivine composition: Fa7.3±5.2 (Fa0.4-22.5); n=16. Composition of low-Ca pyroxene: Fs2.4±1.6Wo1.8±1.2 (Fs0.8-5.3Wo0.6-4.5); n=18.

Classification: CO chondrite based on CAI occurrence, small chondrule size, chondrule-matrix ratio, and mineral chemistry. Petrologic type 3 based on the chemical variation of olivine and pyroxene. Petrologic subtype () based on the PMD of Fa values (~71).

Shock stage: C-S1
Weathering grade: high
Classifier: K. Metzler, IfP.

This lot has no reserve price and comes with its certificate of authenticity.
Thanks for your interest.

Northwest Africa 16415 (NWA 16415)

Purchased: 2023 Sep

Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CO3)

Petrography: (K. Metzler, IfP) Chondrules, chondrule fragments, and CAIs are embedded in a fine-grained dark brown matrix (about 25 vol% matrix). The vast majority of chondrules belong to chemical type I. Chondrule sizes mostly between 50 and 300 µm.

Geochemistry: Mineral compositions and geochemistry: Olivine composition: Fa7.3±5.2 (Fa0.4-22.5); n=16. Composition of low-Ca pyroxene: Fs2.4±1.6Wo1.8±1.2 (Fs0.8-5.3Wo0.6-4.5); n=18.

Classification: CO chondrite based on CAI occurrence, small chondrule size, chondrule-matrix ratio, and mineral chemistry. Petrologic type 3 based on the chemical variation of olivine and pyroxene. Petrologic subtype () based on the PMD of Fa values (~71).

Shock stage: C-S1
Weathering grade: high
Classifier: K. Metzler, IfP.

This lot has no reserve price and comes with its certificate of authenticity.
Thanks for your interest.

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Gewicht
37,98 g
Oorsprong (Regio/Stad)
N.W.A.
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The cut surface of the meteorite is excellently processed - ground and polished. Fast shipping. Well described and shown in the auction.

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Thank you for the wonderful meteorite. The package came quickly

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Fast shipment ..item as in description...complete with certification of authenticity

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Muy contento con el vendedor, envío rápido, embalaje perfecto y articulo idéntico al de las fotos. Repetiría sin dudarlo.

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Wonderful transaction, beautiful pieces, great seller!

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Always very nice specimens, good price, good service!

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Fast shipping , item as described thank you.

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bien emballé bien reçu je suis satisfaite MERCI

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Great quality. Thank you for the good care! kind regards. David van Ooijen

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Fast delivery, very well packaged. Quality of product as promised. Very satisfied with purchase.

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Envoi très rapide, vendeur très professionnel. Je recommande vivement!

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Perfectly package, the meteorites are beautiful and very clean , all good thank you

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411 reviews (201 in de afgelopen 12 maanden)
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The cut surface of the meteorite is excellently processed - ground and polished. Fast shipping. Well described and shown in the auction.

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