Lunar and Martian Meteorite Bracelet - Hand Crafted TOP METEORITE Jewelry
Lunar and Martian Meteorite Bracelet - Hand Crafted TOP METEORITE Jewelry
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Description:
On Offer: A spectacular one-of-a-kind planetary bracelet from our Plures Mundos argenti collection. A unique pairing of lunar and martian meteorite center stones set in 925 silver. The first in our limited edition Plures Mundos series. This amazing bracelet showcases an authentic hand-cut Martian Meteorite center stone and a pairing of hand-cut lunar meteorites that will launch any conversation into a stellar orbit. These beautiful meteorite center pieces were hand-crafted from lunar and martian meteorites, and set in 925 Sterling Silver.
Artist: Joshua Eisler, Tucson AZ
Collection: Plures Mundos - Argenti (silver)
Materials: Lunar Meteorite, Martian Meteorite, and 925 fine Silver.
Meteorite Official Names: NWA 14041 and NWA 13366
Dimensions Lunar meteorite center stones: 8mm x 8mm round
Dimensions Martian meteorite center stone: 8mm x 8mm round
Center Piece Meteorite Classifications: Lunar Feldspathic Breccia (NWA 14041) and Martian Shergottite (NWA 13366).
What you get: Sterling Silver bracelet with an authentic classified Martian meteorite center piece as shown and two authentic classified Lunar meteorite pieces on either side of the martian center stone, Signed Certificate of authenticity, and shipping/storage membrane box.
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Northwest Africa 14041Basic informationName: Northwest Africa 14041
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: NWA 14041
Observed fall: No
Year found: 2021
Country: Mali
Mass: 11.7 kg
Classification
history:Recommended: Lunar (feldsp. breccia) [explanation]
This is 1 of 240 approved meteorites classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia). [show all]
Search for other: Lunar meteorites
Comments:Approved 6 Jul 2021Writeup
Writeup from MB 110:
Northwest Africa 14041 (NWA 14041)
Mali
Purchased: 2021 Feb
Classification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)
History: Found in Mali by camel shepherds in January 2021 and subsequently purchased in Algeria by Ahmed Salek.
Petrography: (A. Irving, UWS and P. Carpenter, WUSL) Breccia composed of mineral clasts of anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, exsolved pigeonite and minor Ti-chromite set in a fine grained matrix containing minor secondary calcite and a K-Ca-bearing zeolite phase.
Geochemistry: Olivine (Fa 29.0-51.5, FeO/MnO = 99-102, N = 4), low-Ca pyroxene (Fs 23.3Wo 3.7, FeO/MnO = 60), pigeonite (Fs 32.6-68.1Wo 8.7-19.5, FeO/MnO = 52-75, N = 4), pigeonite host (Fs 42.0Wo 10.4, FeO/MnO = 66), augite exsolution lamella (Fs 22.1Wo 40.6, FeO/MnO = 71), anorthite (An 90.8-96.0Or 0.1, N = 3).
Classification: Lunar (feldspathic breccia).
Specimens: 23.6 g in the form of a polished endcut at UWB; remainder with Mr. A. Salek.
Data from:
MB110
Table 0
Line 0:Place of purchase:AlgeriaDate:P 2021 FebMass (g):11700Pieces:5Class:Lunar (feldsp. breccia)Shock stage:lowWeathering grade:lowFayalite (mol%):29.0-51.5Ferrosilite (mol%):23.3; 32.6-68.1Wollastonite (mol%):3.7; 8.7-19.5Classifier:A. Irving, UWS, and P. Carpenter, WUSLType spec mass (g):23.6Type spec location:UWBMain mass:A. SalekComments:Work name Ahmed 01; submitted by A. Irving
Northwest Africa 13366Basic informationName: Northwest Africa 13366
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: NWA 13366
Observed fall: No
Year found: 2019
Country: Algeria
Mass: 417 g
Classification
history:Recommended: Martian (shergottite)
This is 1 of 284 approved meteorites (plus 2 unapproved names) classified as Martian (shergottite).
Comments:Approved 2 Aug 2020Writeup
Writeup from MB 109:
Northwest Africa 13366 (NWA 13366)
Algeria
Purchased: 2019
Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)
History: Purchased from a nomad in Algeria in 2019 and sent to Dustin Dickens at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, February 2020.
Physical characteristics: Single stone, saw cut reveals an ultramafic cumulate rock with ophitic to poikilitic textures with mm-size pale yellow and dark gray grains.
Petrography: (C. Agee, UNM) Microprobe examination shows approximately 60% olivine, 35% pyroxene, and 5% maskelynite. Two distinct pyroxene trends are present 1) Mg-rich low calcium pyroxene trending to slightly more Fe-rich pigeonite, 2) Mg-rich augite trending to more Ca-rich augite. Ilmenite, Fe-sulfide, and merrillite are minor ubiquitous phases.
Geochemistry: (C. Agee, UNM) Olivine Fa 34.5 2.6, Fe/Mn=50 3, n=15; low Ca-pyroxene Fs 24.4 4.6Wo 5.9 3.8, Fe/Mn=30 2, n=9; augite Fs 16.0 1.2Wo 35.0 3.1, Fe/Mn=24 1, n=4; maskelynite An 53.7 1.1Ab 44.9 1.2Or 1.4 0.1, n=6.
Classification: Martian peridotitic shergottite. Macroscopic textural appearance similar to NWA1950 and ALHA77005.
Specimens: 20 g on deposit at UNM, Dustin Dickens holds the main mass.
Data from:
MB109
Table 0
Line 0:Place of purchase:AlgeriaDate:P 2019Mass (g):417Pieces:1Class:Martian (shergottite)Shock stage:highWeathering grade:lowFayalite (mol%):34.5 2.6Ferrosilite (mol%):24.4 4.6, 16.0 1.2Wollastonite (mol%):5.9 3.8, 35.0 3.1Classifier:C. Agee, UNMType spec mass (g):20Type spec location:UNMMain mass:Dustin DickensComments:Field name DD-65; submitted by C. Agee, UNMInstitutions
and collectionsUNM: Institute of Meteoritics MSC03 2050 University of Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131-1126 USA, United States; (institutional address; updated 12 Feb 2015)
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