Description: **Apollo 14 Meteorite - A Rare Collectible from the NWA 16349 Collection** **Overview:** For the discerning collector or space exploration enthusiast, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a remarkable piece of celestial history. We present to you a rare meteorite from the esteemed NWA 16349 collectionone of only three specimens ever available. **Description:** This exquisite full slice of lunar meteorite weighs a delicate 4.568 grams. It showcases a striking appearance with fresh black fusion crust adorning the edge, complemented by a beautifully polished surface on one side, revealing the intricate textures and colors that make meteorites so captivating. This slice is in pristine condition, displaying almost no weathering and featuring high shock characteristics, attesting to its remarkable journey through space. **Classification:** - **Type**: Lunar Meteorite - **Sub-Classification**: Mare Basalt/Gabbro Breccia - **Lithology**: The basaltic composition notably resembles that of Apollo 14 high-alumina olivine mare basalts, based on detailed analyses of bulk, olivine, and pyroxene compositions. **Origin:** This meteorite has its roots on the moon's surface, classified as originating from the Apollo 14 mission. The Apollo 14 mission, conducted in February 1971, was the third successful manned lunar landing, making this piece a tangible connection to humanity's exploration of the moon. **Significance:** The unique properties and origins of this lunar meteorite elevate it to museum quality, making it an invaluable addition to any prestigious collection. Its distinct classification and exceptional preservation state cater not just to meteorite collectors but also to enthusiasts of geology and mineralogy. **Conclusion:** In the world of meteorite collecting, opportunities to acquire such rare specimens are few and far between. This Apollo 14 meteorite slice is not just a collectible; it is a slice of history, a testament to human exploration and scientific achievement. Don't miss the chance to make this extraordinary piece a cornerstone of your collection. **Act quickly such rare artifacts are seldom available!** Name: Northwest Africa 16349 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 16349 Observed fall: No Year found: 2020 Country: Algeria Mass: 50 g This is 1 of 3 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (bas/gab brec). Northwest Africa 16349 (NWA 16349) Algeria Find: 2020 Classification: Lunar meteorite (basalt/gabbroic breccia) History: Found in 2020 in Algeria; later purchased in 2023 by Matthew Stream from Bachir Salek. Physical characteristics: Single stone with dark colored fusion crust. Petrography: (D. Sheikh, Cascadia) Sample is a breccia comprised primarily of two distinct lithologies: [1] A basaltic lithology comprised predominantly of mm-sized (largest ~2.5 mm) weakly zoned, subhedral olivine phenocrysts (some containing embayments), and few chromite phenocrysts of similar size, set within a mostly sub-ophitic groundmass comprised of <250 m-sized (Av. ~120 m, grain size slightly varies across sample) elongate/tabular high-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, and plagioclase. Accessory phases identified include troilite and kamacite. [2] A gabbroic lithology comprised predominantly of mm-sized (largest ~4.5 mm) sub-angular to sub-rounded gabbroic clasts (made up of of equant and tabular plagioclase, pigeonite, high-Ca pyroxene, olivine, ilmenite, silica, and chromian spinel), set within a fine-grained fragmental matrix containing accessory fluorapatite, troilite, and kamacite. Geochemistry: Basaltic Lithology [Olivine (Fa38.19.2, range Fa32.8-90.0, Cr (ppm) = 2300400, Mn (ppm) = 2900300, Fe/Mn=856, n=55), Pigeonite (Fs57.314.7Wo17.34.2, range Fs33.1-79.4Wo10.6-23.1, Ti# = 8512, Fe# = 6917, Fe/Mn=656, n=13), High-Ca Pyroxene (Fs31.08.6Wo32.94.0, range Fs25.1-65.3Wo26.0-44.1, Ti# = 6811, Fe# = 4612, Fe/Mn=527, n=44), Calcic Plagioclase (An89.71.7Or0.50.1, range An85.4-92.5Or0.1-0.7, n=37), Chromian Spinel (Cr# = 691, Mg# = 292, n=14), Bulk composition estimated using multiple large area EDS spectra (Mg# ~36.5, Al2O3 (wt. %) ~11.7, K2O (wt. %) ~0.02, TiO2 (wt. %) ~2.29, MgO (wt. %) ~7.1, CaO (wt. %) ~11.2, Cr (ppm) ~2100]; Gabbroic Lithology [Olivine (Fa49.76.0, range Fa43.1-61.5, Fe/Mn=884, n=8), Pigeonite (Fs52.813.3Wo17.23.7, range Fs34.0-77.7Wo9.9-23.9, Fe/Mn=617, n=39), High-Ca Pyroxene (Fs41.116.2Wo30.64.7, range Fs22.5-70.7Wo25.2-37.6, Fe/Mn=5910, n=26), Calcic Plagioclase (An90.82.3Or0.71.0, range An84.5-94.0Or0.1-4.5, n=31)]. Classification: Lunar (mare basalt/gabbro breccia). Basaltic lithology compositionally resembles that of Apollo 14 high-alumina olivine mare basalts based on bulk, olivine, and pyroxene compositions. Specimens: 10.3 g at Cascadia, main mass with Matthew Stream. Data from: MB112 Table 0 Line 0: Date:2020 Mass (g):50 Pieces:1 Class:Lunar (bas/gab brec) Shock stage:high Weathering grade:low Fayalite (mol%):38.19.2, 49.76.0 Ferrosilite (mol%):57.314.7, 31.08.6, 52.813.3, 41.116.2 Wollastonite (mol%):17.34.2, 32.94.0, 17.23.7, 30.64.7 Classifier:D. Sheikh, Cascadia Type spec mass (g):10.3 Type spec location:Cascadia Main mass:Matthew Stream Comments:CML 1650; submitted by Daniel Sheikh
Price: 1800 USD
Location: Riverside, California
End Time: 2025-01-06T03:52:01.000Z
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