A polished slice of NWA 869 meteorite. With awesome polishing quality, the slice has been flat lapped to 14000 grit and has a mirror-like surface. With a finish that fine, the inner structures of the meteorite can be seen in great detail and preservation against oxidation is high. All meteorite slices include mirror-like iron inclusions and chondrules, the first material condensed out of the solar fog. The specimen comes with a clear acrylic stand, as per photo, and a certificate of authenticity. Shipping costs are 6 Euro within the EU and Switzerland, and 10 Euro worldwide.
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Name | NWA 869 slice 61.5 g | Meteorite type | Stony meteorite L3-6 |
Fall date | unknown - found 2000 | Total known weight | 2000 kg |
Fall region | North West Africa | Chemical composition | Fa24.2 |
Weathering grade | W1 | Shock stage | S3 |
Weight | 61.5 grams | Size | 102 mm x 65 mm x 4 mm |
Item number | 136 |