NWA 6135, Unequilibrated LL3.8 Chondrite, Micromount

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NWA 6135 was first recovered out of the Saharan desert of Morocco in 2008. Samples were analyzed by chondrule-expert Dr. Alan Rubin at UCLA. It was officially classified as an unequilibrated LL3.8 chondrite that is lightly shocked and moderately weathered at S2/W3. Even though there are a couple of kilos of this material in existence, it rarely shows up on the market. I acquired some small cut pieces that make nice micromounts.

Refer to the photo. The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. You are purchasing a single small fragment like the one shown. Your purchase will include a labeled gemjar for safe storage.

From the Meteoritical Bulletin entry on NWA 6135 :

Origin or pseudonym: Erfoud
Date: P 2008
Mass (g): 3800
Pieces: 3
Class: LL3.8
Shock stage: S2
Weathering grade: W3
Fayalite (mol%): 20.0±6.4 (13.1-25.7)
Ferrosilite (mol%): 7.7 (5.4-10.0)
Wollastonite (mol%): 0.4
Classifier: Alan Rubin
Type spec mass (g): 24
Type spec location: UCLA
Main mass: Morgan
Comments: Average chondrule diameter is about 600 µm; several RP and C chondrules are present. The largest chondrule in the thin section is 1.3 mm across. About 1 vol.% kamacite and troilite, plus terrestrially weathered metal. No AOIs or CAIs found.