4.18 gram slice. Ureilite-pmict
TKW 188 grams. Fall not observed. Reportedly found 2021 near Adrar, Algeria.
  
Cal writes:
From the MetBul:
The meteorite was reportedly found 2021 near
Adrar, Algeria, and subsequently purchased from a local meteorite
dealer. Physical characteristics: Several dark brownish fragments
without fusion crust. Petrography: Polymict breccia composed of up to 3
mm sized impact melt and carbonaceous C1/2 clasts plus up to 1 mm sized
mostly angular mineral fragments set in a fine-grained clastic matrix.
Dominant minerals are olivine with reduced rims, compositionally
homogeneous olivine, pigeonite, and feldspar. Minor phases include flaky
graphite, FeS and rare metal.
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