Description: "This stunning NWA 16794 specimen has been identified as an L6 chondrite with insane shock veins. Discovered recently in Northwest Africa in 2023, this exquisite individual weighs 45.289 grams and showcases impressive shock veins along with a highly shocked matrix. The collection includes a certificate of authenticity card and a display case. Collisions play a crucial role in the development of asteroids and planets. Meteorites offer compelling evidence of asteroid collisions through features like brecciated textures, shock veins that contain high-pressure minerals, and a variety of clasts. These characteristics are present in different categories of meteorites. Breccias are categorized based on their petrographic and chemical attributes. Over time, numerous terms have been proposed to define them, such as primitive, genomict, regolithic, fragmental, impact melt, and granulitic." Brecciated chondrite meteorites are a type of meteorite that consists of a mixture of different rock fragments, mineral grains, and other materials that have been fused together through impact processes in space. Chondrites are one of the most common types of meteorites found on Earth and are believed to be some of the oldest materials in the solar system, dating back to the time of its formation. The term "brecciated" refers to the fragmented nature of these meteorites, which have been broken apart and then reassembled through the violent collisions that occur in space. These impacts can occur on the parent body of the meteorite, such as an asteroid, causing the rocks to shatter and then recombine in a jumbled mosaic of materials. Studying brecciated chondrite meteorites can provide valuable insights into the processes that occur in the early solar system, including the formation and evolution of asteroids and other planetary bodies. By analyzing the composition and structure of these meteorites, scientists can learn more about the history of our solar system and the conditions that existed billions of years ago. Overall, brecciated chondrite meteorites are fascinating objects that offer a window into the ancient past of our solar system, shedding light on the dynamic processes that have shaped the planets and other celestial bodies over time Name: Northwest Africa 16794 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 16794 Observed fall: No Year found: 2021 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: 3.36 kg Northwest Africa 16794 (NWA 16794) (Northwest Africa) Purchased: 2021 Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6) Physical characteristics: Small areas of light material observed. Melt veins can be seen at the surface and in the cut face. Petrography: Ordinary chondrite with extensive impact melt veins throughout. Veins additionally contain metal blebs and mineral fragments derived from the host rock. Minerals include olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, plagioclase, chromite, troilite, and FeNi-metal. Chondrules are poorly defined but some can still be identif
Price: 200 USD
Location: Riverside, California
End Time: 2025-01-14T02:24:31.000Z
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