Description
Own a piece of the Moon with this Ajdabiya 001 lunar meteorite. Found in Libya in 2021, Ajdabiya 001 is officially classified as a lunar melt breccia—a rock containing fragments bound together in a matrix formed through impact melting.
Scientific examination describes angular, light-gray rock fragments within a darker, fine-grained matrix. This contrasting composition records part of the Moon’s impact history and makes Ajdabiya 001 a fascinating subject for meteorite collectors and astronomy enthusiasts.
Selected for a personal collection, an educational display, or a memorable gift, this specimen offers a tangible connection to lunar geology.
This distinctive specimen is presented in a framed glass case with an informational label including a QR code linking to the Meteoritical bulletin where it is published.
Key Features:
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Authentic Lunar Origin: Ajdabiya 001 is classified as a feldspathic melt breccia, formed from lunar highland materials fused together by ancient impact events.
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Distinctive Composition: This meteorite comprises angular light-gray lithic clasts, including spinel troctolite and quench-textured basaltic rocks, set within a sparse dark, fine-grained matrix.
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Exceptional Preservation: The specimen exhibits well-preserved mineralogy, featuring anorthite, olivine, low-Ca pyroxene, exsolved pigeonite, augite, ilmenite, chromite, Fe-Cr-bearing spinel, kamacite, and troilite.
- Size: (Meteorite: 2.25" x 1.5") (Case: 8.25" x 6.25")
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Weight: 5.4 grams
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Discovery Location: Ajdabiya, Libya.
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Classification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic melt breccia).
