NWA 8678 Meteorite End Cut. Achondrite (Ureilite). Northwest Africa. Found: 2014. ...

Description

NWA 8678 Meteorite End Cut
Achondrite (Ureilite)
Northwest Africa
Found: 2014

This end cut of NWA 8678 is an achondrite, ureilite and actually contains micro diamonds! This main mass weighs 167 grams representing a majority of NWA 8678. The polished window is brown with a structure of aggregate components with a metallic aspect. Its natural exterior is reddish brown, with light and dark tonality as if part of the exposed rock bleached naturally. This was first found in 2014.
Overall Measurements: 2.61 x 1.87 x 1.63 inches (6.62 x 4.75 x 4.13 cm), weighs 167 grams

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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