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Certified Ordinary Chondrite Type L Meteorite-sliced section
- SKU
- BE1112 - 14
- Dimensions (mm)
- 58.300 x 30.300 x 6.900mm
- Weight (cts)
- 118.700
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Specimen
- Colours
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Thin section TS441 Examination of a thin section shows a chondritic texture, with very diffuse chondrules up to 0.7 mm in diameter (mostly as radial pyroxene and barred olivine) set
In a highly recrystallised matrix. Olivine presents plana fractures. Pyroxene is practically
Orthorhombic. FeNi metallic phase occupies 10% vol. There is accessory troilite. The sample
Is an Ordinary Chondrite, type L (based on diameter of chondrules and amount of free metal), type 6 (based on degree of recrystallization and development of pyroxene, and on the state of
Chemical equilibrium of the chondrules). The shock grade is compatible with S2, presenting
Granulated metal, and only irregular fractures in the minerals. The Weathering grade is
W2 based on the oxidation of metals and silicates .
We visited Morocco in 2017 and visited areas where meteorites were found, but they were extremely difficult to find. In several hours we only found one small meteorite. Two images enclosed when we went fossicking for meteorites.
Please copy and paste link to view our trip and recommend you add to your bucket list fossil tours!
https://www.gemrockauctions.com/learn/did-you-know/fossil-safari-dinosaurs-and-fossil-hunting-in-morocco
COMES WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- SKU
- BE1112 - 14
- Dimensions (mm)
- 58.300 x 30.300 x 6.900 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 118.700
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Specimen
- Colours
-
Thin section TS441 Examination of a thin section shows a chondritic texture, with very diffuse chondrules up to 0.7 mm in diameter (mostly as radial pyroxene and barred olivine) set
In a highly recrystallised matrix. Olivine presents plana fractures. Pyroxene is practically
Orthorhombic. FeNi metallic phase occupies 10% vol. There is accessory troilite. The sample
Is an Ordinary Chondrite, type L (based on diameter of chondrules and amount of free metal), type 6 (based on degree of recrystallization and development of pyroxene, and on the state of
Chemical equilibrium of the chondrules). The shock grade is compatible with S2, presenting
Granulated metal, and only irregular fractures in the minerals. The Weathering grade is
W2 based on the oxidation of metals and silicates .
We visited Morocco in 2017 and visited areas where meteorites were found, but they were extremely difficult to find. In several hours we only found one small meteorite. Two images enclosed when we went fossicking for meteorites.
Please copy and paste link to view our trip and recommend you add to your bucket list fossil tours!
https://www.gemrockauctions.com/learn/did-you-know/fossil-safari-dinosaurs-and-fossil-hunting-in-morocco
COMES WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
| Shipping provider | Shipping to Australia | Shipping to rest of world |
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| FedEx | $12.00 / 3 days | $39.00 / 10 days |
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Australia
FedEx is discounted to $12.00 on orders with 2 or more items
Rest of the world
FedEx is discounted to $39.00 on orders with 2 or more items
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| Registered Shipping | $9.00 / 7 days | $16.00 / 21 days |
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Australia
Registered Shipping is discounted to $9.00 on orders with 2 or more items
Rest of the world
Registered Shipping is discounted to $16.00 on orders with 2 or more items
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PositiveQuick shipping with FedEx to the US. The artifact is exactly as described. So cool to own a bit of history like this!
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Quick shipping with FedEx to the US. The stone has the polarization expected with real Iceland spar. I'm very happy with this purchase!
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Quick shipping with FedEx to the US. It was well packaged. The one I received did have a small crack and chip in the lip, but stuff like that is expected with a natural material like this. I'm happy with my purchase.
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Paid and shipped - no feedback left after 100 days
