NWA 14004 – CV3 Fragment 69.6 G Diogenite 40 x 31 x 17

40 x 31 x 17 cm

A striking specimen representing material from the crust of asteroid Vesta — both visually appealing and scientifically significant

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Weight:   13

purchased in 2022 from Guelmim

NWA 14004 – CV3 Fragment 69.6 G Diogenite 40 x 31 x 17NWA 14004 CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Fragment This NWA 14004 meteorite Fragment is a rare CV3 carbonaceous chondrite, one of the most primitive meteorites known. CV3 chondrites contain millimeter sized chondrules and CAIs, the oldest solid materials formed in our solar system over 4. 5 billion years ago. Recovered in Morocco in 2020, NWA 14004 shows a preserved fusion crust, fine grained matrix, and striking textures that make it both a scientific