Meteorite**Bechar 008, Howardite**15.208 gram Slice, Asteroid 4 Vesta!!! (2024)

This rare and unique meteorite, Bechar 008, is a piece of history from Asteroid 4 Vesta. Measuring 15.208 grams, this Howardite specimen is a thick slice that showcases the intricate and fascinating patterns of minerals formed during its journey through the cosmos. It's the perfect addition to any collection of meteorites! This comes with a COA card and display case.This meteorite was discovered in Bechar, Algeria, and has been expertly preserved to maintain its natural beauty. Its composition and age make it a valuable and intriguing piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Bid now and add this incredible piece of history to your collection.Name: Bechar 008This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.Observed fall: NoYear found: 2022Country: AlgeriaMass: 1700 gBechar, AlgeriaPurchased: 2022 JulClassification: HED achondrite (Howardite)History: Reportedly a group of meteorite hunters found several fragments of this material in Algeria, in an area called Alagla (near Abadla) in July 2022. Several months later Mohamed Ali Loud bought a total of 1700 g from a meteorite dealer in Mauritania.Petrography (K. Metzler, IfP) Polymict achondritic breccia, consisting of mineral fragments and lithic clasts up to ~5 mm in size. These components are embedded in a fine-grained clastic matrix of related debris. Lithic clasts are dominated by eucritic gabbros and granulites, both of which show exsolved pyroxene. Mineral fragments include various eucritic pyroxenes (with and without augite exsolution lamellae), diogenitic pyroxene, feldspar, a silica polymorph, chromite, ilmenite, and Fe-Ni metal. About 10-20 vol% diogenitic components.Geochemistry: Mineral compositions and geochemistry: Gabbro clast: Low-Ca pyroxene (host): Fs60.6±0.5 Wo3.1±0.2 (Fs59.9-61.2 Wo2.8-3.3); mean Fe/Mn (at.): 30.3; n=6. Ca-rich pyroxene (exsolution lamellae) Fs28.8±1.4 Wo40.9±1.5 (Fs27.4-30.5 Wo38.8-42.6); mean Fe/Mn (at.): 31.5; n=6. Plagioclase: An86.8±1.8 Or0.3±0.3 (An85.4-89.4 Or0.0-0.8); n=6. Diogenitic pyroxene: Fs22.5±0.5 Wo2.0±0.3 (Fs21.5-23.2 Wo1.5-2.4); mean Fe/Mn (at.): 32.6; n=7. Plagioclase fragments from clastic matrix: An89.6±3.6 Or0.5±0.4 (An82.5-95.7 Or0.1-1.1); n=11.Classification: Howardite, based on mineral chemistry, variety of eucritic lithologies, and occurrence of >10 vol% of diogenitic components.Data from:MB112Table 0Line 0:State/Prov/County:BecharPlace of purchase:MauritaniaDate:P 2022 JulLatitude:30.25293 NLongitude:3.53005 WMass (g):1700Pieces:SeveralClass:HowarditeShock stage:moderateWeathering grade:lowFerrosilite (mol%):60.6±0.5; 28.8±1.4; 22.5±0.5Wollastonite (mol%):3.1±0.2; 40.9±1.5; 2.0±0.3Classifier:K. Metzler, IfPType spec mass (g):20Type spec location:IfPMain mass:Mohamed Ali LoudComments:Submitted by K. Metzler, IfP read more

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