NWA 11273 Lunar Meteorite. Lunar (feldspathic breccia). Tindouf, Algeria. Found: 2017. 1.30 x 0.98 x 0.25 inch...

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NWA 11273 Lunar Meteorite
Lunar (feldspathic breccia)
Tindouf, Algeria
Found: 2017
1.30 x 0.98 x 0.25 inches (3.31 x 2.50 x 0.63 cm)

This tiny fragment, obviously broken off a larger piece, represents NWA 11273 which is a feldspathic breccia and, more importantly, is from the Moon!! Weighing a slight 5 grams, this lunar example is a classic with a polished surface exhibiting several white clasts against a contrasting black background.



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