On Offer: 12.12 gram NWA 859 (Taza) Meteorite

Official Name: NWA859

Discovered : 2001

Classification : Iron, ungrouped

Location of find: Northwest Africa

Description:

This is a 12.12 gram complete oriented specimen of the Taza Iron Meteorite from Northwest Africa with official name NWA 859.

This amazing Taza meteorite is a great addition to any collection and makes a great gift.

What you get: 12.12 gram NWA 859 ungrouped iron meteorite as shown, shipping/storage membrane box and signed Certificate of Authenticity.

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Northwest Africa 859Basic informationName: Northwest Africa 859
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: NWA 859
Observed fall: No
Year found: 2001
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ountry: (Northwest Africa)
Mass: 75.3 kg
Classification
history:NHM Catalogue: 5th Edition (2000) Iron-ungMeteoritical Bulletin: MB 86 (2002) Iron-ungMetBase: v. 7.1 (2006) Iron-ungRecommended: Iron, ungrouped [explanation]
This is 1 of 144 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as Iron, ungrouped. [show all]
Search for other: , Metal-rich meteorites, and Ungrouped irons
Data from:
MB86
Table 6
Line 66:Origin or pseudonym:Taza, MoroccoDate:2001Mass (g):75.3 kgPieces:severalClass:Iron ung.Fayalite (mol%):-Classifier:J. Wasson (UCLA)Type spec mass (g):110Type spec location:UCLAMain mass:anonymous dealersComments:Plessitic octahedrite, Co = 13.1 mg/g, Ni = 159.3 mg/g, Cu = 296 ug/g, Ga = 87.0 ug/g, Ge = 2200 ug/g, As = 54 pg/g, W = 6.8 ug/g, Ir = 2.45 pg/g, Pt = 37.7 ug/g, Au = 6.52 ug/
and collectionsUCLA: Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567, United States (institutional address; updated 17 Oct 2011)

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Product Attributes:

Featured Refinements: Iron Meteorite

Weight (lbs.): 0.50 lb

Length (in.): 12

Width (in.): 10

Height (in.): 3