Description: NWA 869 METEORITE MEDAL NWA 869 METEORITE MEDAL Limited production run of only 1000 The number shown in the photo is NOT the exact number you will receive. It will be a number between 1 and 1000 A beautiful Medal/Token/Coin !!!! Comes with a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. This is a Zinc Alloy Based coin. The coin measures two inches in diameter, 4.5 mm thick, 50mm round and was produced in an antique gold finish. It weighs approximately 48 grams so it is a nice heavy coin/medal. Attached in a recessed crater on the front of the coin is an authentic specimen of the Northwest Africa 869 stone chondrite meteorite. The back of the coin gives basic information on the fall and is sequentially numbered. Production run was limited to 1000 coins. OFFICIAL CLASSIFICATION: Northwest Africa 869Northwest AfricaFind: 2000 or 2001Ordinary chondrite (L4-6)History: It is quite clear that meteorite collectors in Northwest Africa have discovered a large L chondrite strewnfield at an undisclosed location. At least 2 metric tons of material comprising thousands of individuals have been sold under the name NWA 869 in the marketplaces of Morocco and around the world. Individual masses are known to range from <1 g to >20 kg. It is certain that NWA 869 is paired with other NWA meteorites, although no systematic survey has been done. It is also possible that some stones sold as NWA 869 are not part of the same fall, although dealers are confident that most of the known masses are sufficiently distinctive from other NWA meteorites in terms of surface and internal appearance that the error rate should be fairly low. Scientists are advised to confirm the classification of any specimens they obtain before publishing results under this name. Petrography, Composition and Classification: (A. Rubin, UCLA) A fragmental breccia of type 4-6 material; one thin section dominated by an L5 lithology gave olivine = Fa24.2. Classification: Ordinary Chondrite (L4-6); S3, W1.Type specimen: A 189.3 g sample on deposit at UCLA. US shipping is FREE ($10.00 overseas). I ship the same day I receive payment. Thank You and Good Luck!!! --- JIM BID WITH CONFIDENCE SORRY, NO BIDDERS FROM ITALY ACCEPTED: Your postal and customs services have serious problems. Many packages are tied up for weeks or months if delivered at all. I have been a meteorite collector for over 25 years and fully guarantee the authenticity of every meteorite I sell.I am a member of the IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) #9001
Price: 40 USD
Location: Glen Dale, West Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-14T16:16:54.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Form%2C+Shape: fragment
Specimen+Type: Display+Specimen
Type of Mineral: Meteorite
Item+Type: Meteorite Medal
Modified Item: No
Type+of+Mineral: NWA 869 Meteorite