Description: Northwest Africa 15620 Name: Northwest Africa 15620 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 15620 Observed fall: No Year found: 2021 Country: Morocco Mass: 9.97 kg Recommended: L6 This is 1 of 12205 approved meteorites classified as L6. Approved 7 Jan 2023 Northwest Africa 15620 (NWA 15620)MoroccoPurchased: 2021 DecClassification: Ordinary chondrite (L6)History: Purchased December 2021 by John Humphries from Mark Lyon in Arizona.Physical characteristics: A dark brown weathered stone with caliche, saw cut reveals a mottled shock darkened interior with occasional lighter areas. Ubiquitous metal flecks are visible throughout the sample.Petrography: (D. Dickens, CCMS) Optical and microprobe examination of polished probe mount shows a mostly recrystallized matrix of olivine and pyroxene with relict chondrules. Accessory phases include kamacite, troilite, and plagioclase. Plagioclase grain size is approximately 70 µm.Geochemistry: (D. Dickens, CCMS and A. S. Bell, CUB) Olivine Fa25.7±1.3, n=8; low-Ca pyroxene Fs20.8±0.2Wo1.6±0.2, n=8.Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6)Specimens: 26 g including the probe mount on deposit at Cascadia Place of purchase:ArizonaDate:P 2021 DecMass (g):9969Pieces:1Class:L6Shock stage:S2Weathering grade:W4Fayalite (mol%):25.7±1.3Ferrosilite (mol%):20.8±0.2Wollastonite (mol%):1.6±0.2Classifier:D. Dickens, CCMSType spec mass (g):26Type spec location:CascadiaMain mass:John HumphriesComments:Field name JH05; submitted by D. Dickens I will combine the cost of shipping for all the items you win during a 2 week period that are paid for in a single transaction. Please note. If items are paid for separately, they will be shipped separately due to eBay tracking reasons. Also, I ship items within 24 hours from the time of payment. Therefore, do not pay for any items until you are done bidding so I can ship everything in one package. Please take your time and don't pay for up to 2 weeks. Shipping includes tracking and delivery confirmation.I am a member of the awesome Global Meteorite Association #GMA0021Please only pay in one payment when you are all done getting everything you want.Please only pay in one payment when you are all done. Postage is the same for all the items you win over a 2 week period. ONLY pay in ONE PAYMENT when you are all done winning and ready to buy everything you wanted. I mail out all items the same day or in the morning. Thanks, John Humphries, P.O. BOX 310, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Price: 1.99 USD
Location: Tombstone, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-17T06:35:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.49 USD
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Specimen Type: Display Specimens
Type of Mineral: meteorite
Item Type: Meteorite
