Laâyoune 002 Lunar Meteorite Specimen Official Feldspathic Breccia Moon Meteorite

An authentic specimen of the rare Laâyoune 002 lunar meteorite, an officially classified Moon meteorite discovered in Western Sahara in January 2022. Classified as a Lunar Feldspathic Breccia, this extraordinary extraterrestrial material originated from the surface of the Moon and was ultimately blasted into space by an ancient lunar impact event before eventually falling to Earth.

Lunar meteorites are among the rarest and most scientifically important meteorites available to collectors. Unlike ordinary meteorites derived from asteroids, lunar meteorites are actual fragments of the Moon itself — material ejected from the lunar crust during powerful impact events and later delivered naturally to Earth.

Why Laâyoune 002 Is Especially Desirable

• Officially classified lunar meteorite
• Low total known mass of only 5.15 kg
• Feldspathic lunar crust composition
• Scientifically documented and published
• Fresh low-weathering material
• Highly collectible modern lunar find

Official Classification

• Name: Laâyoune 002
• Country: Western Sahara
• Year Found: 2022
• Classification: Lunar (Feldspathic Breccia)
• Total Known Weight: 5.15 kg
• Official Publication: Meteoritical Bulletin 111

Mineralogy

Scientific examination identified a brecciated lunar crustal rock containing:

• Anorthite
• Olivine
• Orthopyroxene
• Pigeonite
• Augite
• Ilmenite
• Chromite

These minerals are characteristic of ancient lunar highland crust material formed through repeated impact events on the Moon over immense spans of time.

Specimen Characteristics

Official reports describe:

• Gray overall coloration
• Visible whitish clasts
• Low shock and weathering
• Brecciated lunar crust textures

Ideal For

• Lunar meteorite collectors
• Advanced planetary science collections
• Museum and educational displays
• Space exploration enthusiasts
• Investment-grade meteorite collectors
• Collectors of rare classified meteorites

A genuine fragment of the Moon — one of the rarest and most extraordinary natural materials available to collectors today.

Condition

Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, natural texture, weathering, cut surfaces, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Lunar meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display fractures, brecciation, and natural structural variation from impact history and terrestrial recovery.