{"product_id":"bensour-meteorite-specimen-historic-2002-observed-fall-official-ll6-morocco-meteorite","title":"Bensour Meteorite Specimen Historic 2002 Observed Fall Official LL6 Morocco Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyewitness 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex: Meteoritica, Ex: Bliss collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bensour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco \/ Algeria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Fell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserved Fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (LL6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, sodic plagioclase, Ni-rich Fe-Ni metal, troilite, and chromite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Bensour Is Especially Desirable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmed historic observed fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fusion-crusted material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually striking pale interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive black crust contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited total recovered mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong North African meteorite provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved fall collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth African meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLL chondrite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion-crusted meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAesthetic meteorite specimen collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact connected to one of the more visually distinctive modern meteorite falls recovered from the Sahara region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 38 x 24 x 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 28g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, weathering, and natural atmospheric characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. 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