Description: I bought this from Craig Zlimem as a CV3 at the Tucson Mineral Show Febr. 2022. 4 months before it was classified as a very rare CVox3. Northwest Africa 15057 Name: Northwest Africa 15057 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 15057 Observed fall: No Year found: 2021 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: 6.4 kg Recommended: CVox3 This is 1 of 23 approved meteorites classified as CVox3. Approved 20 Jun 2022 Northwest Africa 15057 (NWA 15057)(Northwest Africa)Purchased: 2021 DecClassification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CVox3)History: Purchased by Craig Zlimen in December 2021 from an Algerian dealer.Petrography: (A. Irving, UWS and J. Boesenberg, BrownU) Well-formed, unequilibrated chondrules (some with concentric rims, apparent diameter 1050±400 µm, N = 26) containing both fresh and devitrified glass together with relatively abundant CAI are set in a fine grained matrix (~40 vol.%, sepia brown to opaque in thin section) containing Cr-bearing magnetite, pentlandite, plagioclase and kamacite. Minerals in CAI include anorthite, spinel and gehlenite.Geochemistry: Olivine (Fa23.0±36.0, range Fa1.3-93.9, N = 6), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs1.4±0.6Wo0.8±0.3, range Fs0.7-2.1Wo0.3-1.1, N = 5), subcalcic diopside (Fs1.1Wo31.4), diopside (Fs0.7±0.0Wo45.7±0.6, range Fs0.7±0.0Wo45.3-46.1, N = 2), magnetite (Cr2O3 0.1-1.0 wt.%, N = 6).Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CVox3).Specimens: 21.4 g including one polished thin section at UWB; remainder with Mr. C. Zlimen. Place of purchase:AlgeriaDate:P 2021 DecMass (g):6400Pieces:manyClass:CVox3Shock stage:S2Weathering grade:low This gorgeous meteorite would make a fine addition to any collection. This material is very solid, takes an excellent polish and displays nicely. I spend a great deal of time preparing these meteorites for your collection. I will combine the cost of shipping for all the items you win during a 2 week period that are paid for in a single transaction. Please note. If items are paid for separately, they will be shipped separately due to eBay tracking reasons. Also, I ship items within 24 hours from the time of payment. Therefore, do not pay for any items until you are done bidding so I can ship everything in one package. Please take your time and don't pay for up to 2 weeks. Shipping includes tracking and delivery confirmation.I am a member of the awesome Global Meteorite Association #GMA0021Please only pay in one payment when you are all done. Postage is the same for all the items you win over a 2 week period. ONLY pay in ONE PAYMENT when you are all done winning and ready to buy everything you wanted. I mail out all items the same day or in the morning. Thanks, John Humphries, P.O. BOX 310, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Price: 3.99 USD
Location: Tombstone, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-23T03:32:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.49 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Specimen Type: Display Specimens
Type of Mineral: meteorite
Item Type: Meteorite
