Description
Presenting a slice of the cosmos, specifically Ajdabiya 001 Lunar Meteorite, a remarkable specimen originating from the Moon and discovered near Ajdabiya, Libya, in 2021. 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: 1.38" x 1.38") (Case: 5.5" x 4.5")
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Weight: 5.6 grams
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Discovery Location: Ajdabiya, Libya.
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Classification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic melt breccia).
