This meteorite was found as a single small stone on a remote piece of desert in Western Sahara. I acquired a small amount in a trade and you do not often see meteorites from this DCA (dense collection area) found on the collector market. This is a rare chance to add a Bou Kra specimen to your collection of localities. It was analyzed and revealed to be an L6 chondrite that is strongly shocked at S6 and moderately weathered at W3. The TKW is very low (less than 59 grams after classification) and this is the only specimen I have and the only one on the market.
The specimen offered here is a 2.08g part slice cut from the main mass. It shows a few faint chondrules and some glittering metal fleck set into a dark mottled matrix.
Refer to the photo. The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. You are purchasing the specimen shown. Your purchase will include a labeled gemjar for safe storage.
From the Meteoritical Bulletin entry for Bou Kra 006 :
Bou Kra 006 26°51’50.2’’N, 12° 36’14.5’’W
Saguia el Hamra, Western Sahara
Found: 2014 Nov 12
Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6)
History: Lead by the local guide Mohamed Zeroual, meteorite collectors Joachim Lemm, Rob Lenssen, Gert Jan Netjes, Hanno Strufe and Kally Wombacher conducted a systematic search for meteorites in Western Sahara. On November 12, 2014, Hanno Strufe found the meteorite on a small plateau adjacent to the Wadi Qued Saquia. It was found on a fine-grained limestone and chert desert pavement.
Physical characteristics: The angular, flight marked individual has a trapezoidal base and is partly covered by fusion crust.
