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NWA 14992   contributed by Ziyao Wang, IMCA 3908   MetBul Link


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  Lunar (mare basalt)

TKW 158 grams. Fall not observed. Reportedly found in 2021 and purchased by Ziyao Wang in 2022 from a meteorite dealer in Mauritania.


 


Ziyao writes:
Based on the TiO2 content of quench melt this meteorite is a low-Ti mare basalt.

Main Mass：Ziyao Wang


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John Divelbiss
 8/27/2022 12:35:04 PM		 WOW...for a Lunar Basalt individual! I'd love a half hour to turn that "cut" face into a Triple-WOW!!! Recommend 12" hole-less diamond lap plate to start the process...240 grit is a good choice as a starter. Finish with higher lap plates and/or sandpaper(s).
Kenneth Regelman
 8/27/2022 9:53:19 AM		 Very interesting . I would highly suggest you get it classified !
M. S. M. Shams from Egypt.
 8/27/2022 7:50:40 AM		 A very nice-looking lunar mare basalt. Keep sending photos of planetary meteorites. Please if you have pictures of a thin section of this lunar basalt send them to me at my email: solarbodies@gmail.com. Thank you Ziyao.
Ben Fisler
 8/27/2022 5:03:54 AM		 Very cool Lunar, Ziyao.
 

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