NWA 14745 Meteorite End Cut. Ordinary Chondrite, LL3. Northwest Africa . Found: 2021. ...

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NWA 14745 Meteorite End Cut
Ordinary Chondrite, LL3
Northwest Africa
Found: 2021

This end cut is clearly an extraordinary example of an Ordinary Chondrite. Classified as NWA 14745 and LL3, the shallow offering is a real dual threat with both an amazing cut and reflectively polished face with deep color, subtle clasts, and even a single, tiny circular indentation, as well as an appealing exterior with superb texture, color, and slope. Found in 2021, the captivating representation weighs 275.7 grams, which is highly significant considering the total known weight of the NWA 14745 fall is only 568 grams. The beautiful specimen represents the Main Mass of the meteorite.
Measurements: 3.65 x 3.11 x 1.04 inches (9.28 x 7.89 x 2.63 cm), weighs 275.7 grams

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