Unclassified NWA Chondrite Meteorite – Whole Individual | Sahara Desert
A genuine whole individual meteorite sourced from the Sahara Desert, featuring an exceptionally dark fusion crust and beautifully preserved atmospheric sculpting. This specimen has a strong presence in hand, with a smooth aerodynamic form shaped during its passage through Earth’s atmosphere billions of years after forming in the early solar system.
The surface displays a deep charcoal-to-black patina with subtle gloss across raised areas, contrasting against intricate contraction fractures formed as the molten exterior rapidly cooled after atmospheric entry. Fine regmaglypts and natural ablation textures remain visible across the body, giving the specimen a distinctly meteoritic appearance from every angle.
Unlike cut or heavily prepared fragments, this piece remains in its natural whole-individual form, preserving the original exterior created during flight.
Physical Characteristics
• Well-Preserved Fusion Crust
Rich dark fusion crust covering the exterior, formed during atmospheric entry as the outer surface briefly melted at extreme temperatures.
• Contraction Cracking
Natural fracture networks across the crust caused by rapid cooling after descent through the atmosphere.
• Atmospheric Sculpting
Subtle regmaglypts and smooth aerodynamic shaping developed through ablation during flight.
• Dense, Solid Form
A complete individual meteorite with strong visual presence and substantial hand-feel.
Specifications
Classification: Unclassified NWA (Northwest Africa) Chondrite
Locality: Sahara Desert, Northwest Africa
Form: Whole Individual
Weight: 106g
Unclassified NWA Chondrite Meteorite – Whole Individual | Sahara Desert
A genuine whole individual meteorite sourced from the Sahara Desert, featuring an exceptionally dark fusion crust and beautifully preserved atmospheric sculpting. This specimen has a strong presence in hand, with a smooth aerodynamic form shaped during its passage through Earth’s atmosphere billions of years after forming in the early solar system.
The surface displays a deep charcoal-to-black patina with subtle gloss across raised areas, contrasting against intricate contraction fractures formed as the molten exterior rapidly cooled after atmospheric entry. Fine regmaglypts and natural ablation textures remain visible across the body, giving the specimen a distinctly meteoritic appearance from every angle.
Unlike cut or heavily prepared fragments, this piece remains in its natural whole-individual form, preserving the original exterior created during flight.
Physical Characteristics
• Well-Preserved Fusion Crust
Rich dark fusion crust covering the exterior, formed during atmospheric entry as the outer surface briefly melted at extreme temperatures.
• Contraction Cracking
Natural fracture networks across the crust caused by rapid cooling after descent through the atmosphere.
• Atmospheric Sculpting
Subtle regmaglypts and smooth aerodynamic shaping developed through ablation during flight.
• Dense, Solid Form
A complete individual meteorite with strong visual presence and substantial hand-feel.
Specifications
Classification: Unclassified NWA (Northwest Africa) Chondrite
Locality: Sahara Desert, Northwest Africa
Form: Whole Individual
Weight: 106g
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