74.15g Moon Meteorite with Fusion Crust / Laayoune 002
Own a real piece of the moon! This is a genuine 74.15-gram "Laâyoune 002" lunar meteorite that was found near Laâyoune, Western Sahara, in 2022.
Meteorite measures: 55 mm x 46 mm x 23 mm
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DESCRIPTION
A genuine Lunar Meteorite with fusion crust
This genuine piece of the moon weighs 74.15 grams and has been classified as a lunar feldspathic breccia. The meteorite exhibits fusion crust and fascinating natural craters, making it a highly desirable piece. Laâyoune is the largest city in Western Sahara and is thought to have been founded by Spanish captain Antonio de Pro in 1938. The name means “the springs,” referring to the oases that furnish the city with water. Laâyoune 002 stones have a grey exterior with striking white clasts; this feldspathic breccia’s composition includes known minerals to lunar meteorites, like anorthite. If you have ever wanted to own a piece of the moon, now is your chance!
Product Information:
- Genuine moon meteorite
- Meteorite weighs: 74.15 grams
- Meteorite measures: 55 mm x 46 mm x 23 mm
- Includes certificate of authenticity with holographic logo and company stamp
Authentication Information: This meteorite was analyzed by the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington and was given the identification Laâyoune 002. The full composition analysis is available to view on the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science online database. The meteorite comes with an official certificate of authenticity and a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed throughout our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell, which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.
Description
A genuine Lunar Meteorite with fusion crust
This genuine piece of the moon weighs 74.15 grams and has been classified as a lunar feldspathic breccia. The meteorite exhibits fusion crust and fascinating natural craters, making it a highly desirable piece. Laâyoune is the largest city in Western Sahara and is thought to have been founded by Spanish captain Antonio de Pro in 1938. The name means “the springs,” referring to the oases that furnish the city with water. Laâyoune 002 stones have a grey exterior with striking white clasts; this feldspathic breccia’s composition includes known minerals to lunar meteorites, like anorthite. If you have ever wanted to own a piece of the moon, now is your chance!
Product Information:
- Genuine moon meteorite
- Meteorite weighs: 74.15 grams
- Meteorite measures: 55 mm x 46 mm x 23 mm
- Includes certificate of authenticity with holographic logo and company stamp
Authentication Information: This meteorite was analyzed by the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington and was given the identification Laâyoune 002. The full composition analysis is available to view on the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science online database. The meteorite comes with an official certificate of authenticity and a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed throughout our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell, which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.