Northwest Africa 8725
CR2 (Paired)
Weight: 4.06g
Description
Beautiful and bubbly individual. Handpicked, stunning example of a CR2
First Found: 2014, (Northwest Africa)
Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CR2)
History: Recovered in April 2014 near the borders of Mauritania, Western Sahara and Algeria. Purchased in Mauritania in June 2014
Since when more material has been found and classification pairs these individuals with the original find.
Physical characteristics: Shiny black, irregular weathered exterior with some CAIs visible. A saw cut reveals many distinct chondrules (850±500 μm, n=17) and scattered small CAIs set in a brown matrix.
Moderately weathered, low shock stage
This absolutely stunning individual specimen was purchased from a reputable dealer in Morocco
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