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| classification L6
Probably paired with Dar al Gani 642, DaG 842, DaG 855, DaG 957, DaG 961, DaG 966, DaG 967 and DaG 970 Half slice polished both sides, weight: 23 grams, with fusion crust. |
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Half slice with metal and chondrules well visible, weight: 12 gr Two end cuts: 50 gr and 130 gr are available |
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An official classification by a laboratory needs the use of very costly equipment (microprobes) and many hours of labor. All the official meteorite names (and numbers) can be found on the: Meteoritical Bulletin Master Index
Dar al Gani 606, 15 gr. fragment, 37 Euros |
classification H5
Whole fragments in as found conditions are well representative of desert meteorites. It may help you to find your own meteorite! Fragment 15 grams
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| classification LL5
A complete slice with fusion crust is available, polished both sides, weight: 12.4 grams. It contains dark and angular inclusions as well as numerous chondrules. |
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| classification L6
DaG 608 is an aesthetical chondrite showing in a green and brown matrix; black shock veins, metal and troilite. More probably paired with DaG 859 a 2517 grams nice individual with regmaglypts Half slice polished both sides, weight: 20 grams. |
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classification H5
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Hammadah al Hamra 259 : a 5055 g meteorite found on the southern part of the hammadah al Hamra, one of the top meteorite recovery spots of Libya. Metal well visible, light matrix with some isolated chondrules and fusion crust.
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Dar al Gani 604 is a small H4 chondrite which shows numerous chondrules of various size and type embeded in a matrix full of metal flakes. Click the image to enlarge. Weathering grade: W2 Complete slice with fusion crust on the top, weight: 8 grams. |
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