Talsint Mesosiderite Meteorite Slice – 2.39 g | Morocco

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Talsint Mesosiderite Meteorite Slice – 2.39 g | MoroccoTalsint Mesosiderite Meteorite Slice This authentic slice of the Talsint mesosiderite meteorite originates from the famous fall site near Talsint in Eastern Morocco (32. 5940N, 3. 4475W). Mesosiderites are rare stony iron meteorites composed of a remarkable mixture of silicate minerals and metallic iron nickel. The polished surface reveals the classic brecciated mesosiderite structure where silicate clasts are embedded within a metallic matrix.

Dimensions: 61 X 50 X 4 mm

code=68491

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These are all set within a recrystallized melt matrix rich in zoned pyroxene and feldspar laths

Discovered in Northwest Africa and purchased in Talsint

This Endcut weighs [16 g] g and measures [46 x 28 x 14] mm

representing material that does not belong to any known meteorite classification group — making it scientifically unique

5 ordinary chondrite meteorite

NWA 14234 H7 – Extremely Rare Ordinary Chondrite

78 GA rare

plagioclase

allowing improved visibility of its internal structure