NWA 15341 Meteorite End Cut - 39.5 Grams Carbonaceous Chondrite, CO3-an Mali Foun...

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NWA 15341 Meteorite End Cut - 39.5 Grams
Carbonaceous Chondrite, CO3-an
Mali
Found: 2022

This is indeed one very attractive end cut meteorite, but it is also rather small at only 39.5 grams. Of course, that needs to be put in context, given that the Total Known Weight of NWA 15341 is merely a scant 1,210 grams. Moreover, this is a Carbonaceous Chondrite of the rare CO3-anomalous variety – and represents one of only four meteorites ever to be classified with that designation. From Mali, it was found in 2022, and, of course, such primitive material contains organic compounds that reveal details about the formation of the solar system, and even possibly about the origins of life on Earth. Even without such scientific fanfare, this piece is an exceptional smaller offering with a nice shape, incredible exterior, consistent color, and a superb cut and polished face – speckled with important tiny white, dotted Calcium-Aluminum inclusions which date back to the origins of the solar system.
Measurements: 1.41 x 1.41 x 1.16 inches (3.57 x 3.57 x 2.95 cm), weighs 39.5 grams

Estimate: $800 - up.

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