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Scientific examination revealed an exceptionally complex brecciated structure containing both primitive L3.5 material and more metamorphosed L5 material intermixed within the same meteorite — evidence of violent impact processes and asteroid regolith mixing early in solar system history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Classification Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenomict breccia structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately two-thirds L3.5 material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately one-third L5 material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant black melt veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong shock features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow weathering state W1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant metal content (~9.3 vol%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination makes Felt (b) scientifically fascinating because it preserves multiple stages of asteroid evolution and impact processing within a single meteorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Felt (b)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cimarron County, Oklahoma, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990 or 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (L3.5-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genomict Breccia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e S4–S5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e W1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.59 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 83\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 5.59 kilograms total known and its unique classification status, Felt (b) material is exceptionally scarce and highly desirable among advanced meteorite collectors specializing in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare classified meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrecciated chondrites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive ordinary chondrites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific and research specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality planetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack melt veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrecciated textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive chondrule structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-darkened features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact representing one of the most unusual classified ordinary chondrites known from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 × 23 × 5 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.17g | \u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex: Jensen, Ex: Mile High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, natural fractures, weathering, cut surfaces, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. 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