Description
Add a distinctive carbonaceous chondrite to your collection with NWA 18628, a CK3 carbonaceous meteorite from Mali, presented in a custom glass display box.
Officially named Northwest Africa 18628, this meteorite belongs to the Karoonda—or CK—group of carbonaceous chondrites. Its type 3 classification makes it an interesting specimen for collectors exploring the diversity of stony meteorites.
CK3 carbonaceous chondrites are primitive, ancient material that preserves clues to the early Solar system. Studies of carbonaceous chondrites, including CK meteorites, have identified extraterrestrial organic compounds and amino acids, important building blocks for life. Scientists study these primitive meteorites to better understand the chemical processes that preceded the emergence of early life on Earth.
The custom glass display box provides an attractive presentation for your home, office, or meteorite collection. An accompanying QR code links directly to NWA 18628’s Meteoritical Bulletin entry, where you can explore its scientific classification, documented history, and laboratory findings.
Whether selected for your own collection or as a gift for an astronomy enthusiast, this displayed NWA 18628 specimen combines a tangible connection to space with access to the science behind its identification.
Dimensions: Glass case: 5.5" L x 4.5" W - Meteorite slice: 2.75" L x .63" W
Weight: 12.4 grams
Provenance: Mali, Africa
Type: Actual specimen - one only
