NWA Ordinary Chondrite Meteorite End Cut. Unclassified Ordinary Chondrite. Northwest Africa. 1.59 x 1.12 x 0.68 in...

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NWA Ordinary Chondrite Meteorite End Cut
Unclassified Ordinary Chondrite
Northwest Africa
1.59 x 1.12 x 0.68 inches (4.04 x 2.85 x 1.73 cm)

This multi-hued meteorite is a stony chondrite exhibiting a somewhat smooth fusion crust over its surface. This meteorite end cut has a number of intriguing complex lighter-hued indentations on the otherwise consistent reddish-brown skin. There is nothing ordinary about this unclassified chondrite, which weighs a substantial 160.21 grams and features a light grey interior loaded with various clasts and inclusions. This is an excellent and uncommon offering.

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