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L6 chondrite

Dar al Gani 637, 23 gr. slice, 80 Euros



classification L6


Dar al Gani 637 : a 1149 gr stone, light green matrix with metal flakes and troilite inclusions (bronze colored).

Probably paired with Dar al Gani 642, DaG 842, DaG 855, DaG 957, DaG 961, DaG 966, DaG 967 and DaG 970
The total known weight of the fall is 3940 grams.

Half slice polished both sides, weight: 23 grams, with fusion crust.
80 Euros (3.5 Euros/gr)

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Dar al Gani 610 is the largest meteorite found on Dar al Gani plateau, a chondrite of 44 kg. The main mass of 33 kg with nice shape is kept intact, we sell slices and end cuts from the many fragments collected on the impact area.

Half slice with metal and chondrules well visible, weight: 12 gr
24 Euros (2 Euros/gr)

Two end cuts: 50 gr and 130 gr are available
1.5 Euros/gr






classification H4



H4 chondrite

Dar al Gani 610, 12 gr. slice, SOLD

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To start a collection:
Card with a 13 x 13 mm sample of Dar al Gani 610, (text in french)
10 Euros, shipping charges included, standard delivery in all countries.







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





H5 chondrite

Dar al Gani 606, 15 gr. fragment, 37 Euros

classification H5


Dar al Gani 606 : a 1362 gr stone found on the eastern part of the plateau, broken in many fragments. The dark brown matrix is full of tiny shock veins.

Whole fragments in as found conditions are well representative of desert meteorites. It may help you to find your own meteorite!

Fragment 15 grams
37 Euros (2.5 Euros/gr)



classification LL5




Dar al Gani 633 is a stone of 210 grams, no paired specimens have been found until now.

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.






Amphoterite

Meteorites with low metal an low iron, amphoterites (LL chondrites) are very interesting specimens, they often contain many different fragments from other meteoritic bodies.

LL5 amphoterite

Dar al Gani 633, 12 gr. slice







L6 chondrite

Dar al Gani 608, 20 gr. slice, 90 Euros
classification L6


Dar al Gani 608 comes from a multiple fall. Five probably paired specimens were found on a small area (2x3 km) and the total known weight is 8 kilos.

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.
90 Euros (4.5 Euros/gr)





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classification H5


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.


5.6 grams slice : 22 Euros (4 Euros/gr)

H5 chondrite

Hammadah al Hamra 259, 5.6 g slice, 22 Euros







classification H4

H4 chondrite

Dar al Gani 604, 8 gr. slice, 70 Euros

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
Total Known Weight: 180 grams (26 gr Open University, 60 gr Planetary Studies Foundation)

Complete slice with fusion crust on the top, weight: 8 grams.
70 Euros (9 Euros/gr)





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