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Lunar looks-like Eucrite with a low total mass of 835 grams. Coarse-grained eucritic clasts with ophitic to subophitic textures and mineral fragments (pyroxene, plagioclase, silica polymorph) set in a dark gray matrix. The matrix represents a crystallized melt with subophitic texture consisting of pyroxene and skeletal plagioclase crystals. Lithic clasts and mineral fragments are strongly recrystallized. Some pyroxene fragments contain Fe-rich olivine veins. Accessories are ilmenite, troilite, and metal (mostly oxidized). Calcite veins occur. Backscattered electron (BSE) images provided by Dr. Knut Metzler.

This specimen comes with a clear acrylic stand and a certificate of authenticity. Shipping costs are 6 Euro within the EU and Switzerland, and 10 Euro worldwide.

After your purchase this specimen will continue to be displayed in the Meteorite Gallery of our museum unless you do not want us to display your meteorite online.

Please allow 1 to 2 business days for shipment since we have to retrieve the items from our warehouse first. Shipment takes place from Germany via DHL or Hermes. Should you prefer one or the other carrier please let us know. Scale cube is 1cm (not included). In case you are not fully satisfied with the item we will refund 100% of the purchase price and the postage you have paid for your original order within 14 days of your receipt of the meteorite.

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Name NWA 6933 - 46.26 g Meteorite type Stony meteorite Eucrite
Fall date found 2010 Total known weight 835 g
Fall region Northwest Africa Chemical composition Fayalite (mol%): 75 (n=1), Ferrosilite (mol%): 45.2 ± 11.8 (28-59; n=15), Wollastonite (mol%): 22.2 ± 15.4 (6-43)
Weathering grade high Shock stage moderate
Weight 46.26 g Size 67 mm x 53 mm x 13 mm
Item number 42
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
NWA 6933 - 46.26 g
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