Bensour Meteorite Specimen Historic 2002 Observed Fall Official LL6 Morocco Meteorite

An authentic specimen of the historic Bensour meteorite, an officially classified LL6 ordinary chondrite associated with the well-known 2002 meteorite fall in the border region of Morocco and Algeria. Bensour quickly became one of the more recognizable North African observed falls due to its striking pale interior, glossy black fusion crust, and highly aesthetic appearance.

Eyewitness accounts from nomads in the region described a significant meteorite fall on February 11, 2002, with numerous individual stones recovered across the desert landscape. The recovered stones became especially prized among collectors for their fresh condition and dramatic visual contrast between the pale gray interior and dark fusion crust.

Provenance: Ex: Meteoritica, Ex: Bliss collection.

Official Classification

• Name: Bensour
• Country: Morocco / Algeria
• Year Fell: 2002
• Observed Fall: Yes
• Classification: Ordinary Chondrite (LL6)
• Total Known Weight: Approximately 45 kg
• Official Publication: Meteoritical Bulletin 88

Physical Characteristics

Official reports describe: pale gray interior coloration, glossy black fusion crust, fine-grained brecciated structure, sparse visible chondrules, fresh low-weathering appearance, and highly aesthetic complete stones.

Scientific Composition

Scientific analysis identified: olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, sodic plagioclase, Ni-rich Fe-Ni metal, troilite, and chromite.

The meteorite is classified as a very fine-grained monomict breccia and is especially valued for its attractive appearance and clean fresh texture. Individual recovered stones reportedly reached up to 9.2 kilograms in size.

Why Bensour Is Especially Desirable

• Confirmed historic observed fall
• Fresh fusion-crusted material
• Visually striking pale interior
• Attractive black crust contrast
• Limited total recovered mass
• Strong North African meteorite provenance

Depending on specimen type, Bensour material may display: glossy black fusion crust, pale gray cut surfaces, brecciated textures, sparse visible chondrules, metallic inclusions, and atmospheric sculpting and regmaglypts.

Ideal For

• Observed fall collectors
• North African meteorite collections
• LL chondrite enthusiasts
• Fusion-crusted meteorite collectors
• Museum and educational displays
• Aesthetic meteorite specimen collections

A remarkable extraterrestrial artifact connected to one of the more visually distinctive modern meteorite falls recovered from the Sahara region.

Measurements & Weight

• Dimensions: 38 x 24 x 20 mm
• Weight: 28g

Condition

Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, weathering, and natural atmospheric characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display structural variation, atmospheric entry textures, and natural fractures.