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NWA 11761   contributed by Gabriele Fontana   MetBul Link


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36.434 gram slice.   Mesosiderite

TKW 2.26 kg. Fall not observed. Found 2016.

 


Gabriele writes:
From the MetBul:
History: The meteorite was purchased by an anonymous collector at St. Marie-aux-Mines, France, mineral show in June 2016 from an anonymous Moroccan dealer.

Physical characteristics: The stone of 2258 g total weight has irregular shape; the surface is reddish-brown; the fusion crust is not preserved.


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John Wood
 10/2/2018 7:16:00 PM		 Spectacular slice. This meteorite has a story to tell!
Bernd Pauli
 10/2/2018 9:50:12 AM		 Hi Mendy. I think it's a eucritic inclusion because of its mottled appearance. But maybe Gabriele can tell us herself.
Mendy M Ouzillou
 10/2/2018 8:55:58 AM		 Mesosiderites do not get the respect that they should. I find them really beautiful. I can't tell from the picture if the large orange area is a eucritic inclusion or olivine, but regardless, this is a gorgeous slice.
Bernd Pauli
 10/2/2018 8:41:34 AM		 So do I. It's a beautiful slice!
Lucian Cojocaru
 10/2/2018 4:42:40 AM		 I like this slice, congratulations
 

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