Lahmada 020 Lunar Meteorite End Cut. Lunar (feldspathic breccia) . Saguia el Hamra, Western Sahara - ((27° 24' 40"N, 9...

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Lahmada 020 Lunar Meteorite End Cut
Lunar (feldspathic breccia)
Saguia el Hamra, Western Sahara - ((27° 24' 40"N, 9° 50' 42"W)
Found: 2018

An outstanding end cut with a beautifully polished surface, this example of Lahmada 020 is a stunner. The natural exterior is highly convex, with superb texture and rich coloration. The finely-grained composition is apparent on the reflective window that contains some nice clasts of both light and dark colors. A shape with natural elegance, coupled with the duality of the finished face and the rocky exterior, makes this an absolutely superlative offering. Weighing 284 grams, this is a rather large example of an uncommon and highly collectible lunar meteorite. A piece of this size and quality, plus the inherent benefit of an end cut representation, results in a truly superb meteorite ideal for the most discerning of meteorite collections.
Measurements: 3.92 x 3.18 x 1.71 inches (9.95 x 8.08 x 4.35 cm), weighs 284.1 grams

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