{"product_id":"djoua-001-aubrite-meteorite-specimen-official-enstatite-achondrite-algeria-meteorite","title":"Djoua 001 Aubrite Meteorite Specimen Official Enstatite Achondrite Algeria Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the officially classified Djoua 001 meteorite, a rare Aubrite achondrite approved in Meteoritical Bulletin 110 in 2022. Recovered in Algeria during 2021, Djoua 001 quickly became one of the more important modern aubrite discoveries due to its unusually coarse crystalline structure, pale coloration, and substantial recovered mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAubrites are among the rarest achondrite meteorites known and are highly prized for their bright enstatite-rich mineralogy and distinctive crystalline appearance. Djoua 001 is especially notable for its exceptionally coarse enstatite crystals, some reaching up to 1.5 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Djoua 001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illizi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubrite (Enstatite Achondrite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.51 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: pale beige and gray crystalline interior, possible degraded fusion crust remnants, coarse enstatite crystals, sporadic dark and rusty spots, rare visible metallic grains, and unbrecciated crystalline texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: enstatite, diopside, daubreelite, Ti-Cr-bearing troilite, and Ni-poor kamacite. The meteorite consists primarily of a very coarse-grained enstatite-rich aggregate with remarkably clean crystalline textures that distinguish aubrites from more common meteorite types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike ordinary chondrites, aubrites are: achondritic meteorites, dominated by enstatite minerals, extremely low in iron oxidation, pale and crystalline in appearance, and exceptionally rare within meteorite collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAubrite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnstatite achondrite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare achondrite specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking visually unique meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display: pale crystalline enstatite textures, coarse grain structure, metallic inclusions, polished crystal-rich surfaces, gray and beige mottled appearance, and visible mineral boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unusually large crystal size and attractive pale coloration make Djoua 001 especially desirable as a display meteorite among advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact representing one of the rarest and most visually distinctive achondrite meteorite classes available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 30 x 18 x 0.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fractures, oxidation, crystal structure, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display structural variation, weathering features, and natural mineralogical textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422950264914,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Djoua001.png?v=1779767302","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/djoua-001-aubrite-meteorite-specimen-official-enstatite-achondrite-algeria-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}