Meteorite, NWA3359, polymict eucrite, slice 6.4 g

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We are offering a nice sample of a rare achondrite, namely a polymict eucrite . The material represents a meteoritic breccia, consisting of mineral and lithic clasts, embedded in fine-grained clastic matrix. This is a classified meteorite with an official name NWA3359 Polymict eucrite Polymict eucrites belong to the group of HED achondrites ( Howardites, E ucrites, D iogenites), which are thought to originate from the asteroid Vesta. This planetary body has undergone extensive melting early in its history about 4.6 billion years ago, which led to the formation of basaltic melts. The eucrites are mainly composed of those crystallized melts. The authenticity of this meteorite is guaranteed. The TKW of this meteorite is only 509 g The weight of this endcut is 6.4 g The edge length of the scale cube is 1 cm. The cube is not part of the auction. Shipping costs (US $); Combined shipping is possible Meteorite weight Germany Europe Worldwide 0 - 40 g 7.00 7.00 8.50 41 - 400 g 7.00 10.00 14.50 401 - 700 g 7.00 12.00 19.50 701 - 1600 g 10.00 23.00 34.50 1601 - 4500 g 10.00 32.00 49.50