NWA 869 Ordinary Chondrite L3-6 Meteorite 20g

NWA 869 is one of the most beautiful meteorites to cut and polish.  It has a stunning matrix that often has armored chondrules throughout each piece.  NWA 869 has a very unusual classification, L 3-6, meaning it shows characteristics of different meteorite types within the same mass.  It's as if a bunch of different kinds of meteors smashed into each other somewhere in outer space, sending this massive rock on a collision course with Earth and landing in the Sahara.  This is why NWA 869 is classified as brecciated as well.  Breccia is a rock made up of fragments of other rocks that have been compressed or cemented together.  This meteorite was found back in the year 2000.  The hunters in Northwest Africa discovered a large L chondrite strewn field at an undisclosed location.  Over 2 tons have been found over the years, making this particular meteorite not only beautiful but affordable as well!

The weight of this piece is 20 grams.

The measurements are about 44x25x15mm.