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Lunar Meteorite (NWA 11273)

Lunar Meteorite (NWA 11273)

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Lunar Meteorite NWA 11273- Feldspathic Breccia

Locality: Tindouf, Algeria

Dimensions: (Inches) 0.95x0.45x0.1

Weight: 1.55 grams

Meteoric Bulletin Entry for NWA11273:

Meteorite NWA 11273 is a lunar feldspathic breccia meteorite. It is mainly composed of olivine and pigeonite, with substantial amounts of pyroxene, kamacite, and troilite, all minerals deposited by meteorites impacting the Moon. The resulting clasts are highly contrasted throughout the meteorite, and often contain microscopic specks of meteoritic iron. It has a low shock stage and a low weathering grade.

It was found in Algeria in 2017 and subsequently purchased by a consortium in Morocco before being classified in 2018. A total of 2808 grams of the meteorite are known.

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