{"product_id":"mesosiderite-meteorite-nwa-12949-metal-rich-stony-iron-authentic-space-rock","title":"Mesosiderite Meteorite NWA 12949 – Metal-Rich Stony Iron – Authentic Space Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic NWA 12949 mesosiderite meteorite, a rare stony-iron meteorite discovered in Northwest Africa in 2019 and officially classified in the Meteoritical Bulletin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesosiderites are among the most fascinating meteorites, composed of an approximately equal mixture of metal (iron-nickel) and silicate minerals, formed through ancient asteroid collisions. This combination creates a visually striking contrast between metallic phases and stony matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Northwest Africa 12949 (NWA 12949)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stony-Iron Meteorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass: Mesosiderite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear Found: 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Northwest Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Known Mass: 3.14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Slice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 73 × 42 × 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 43 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx: Stream, Ex: Zlimen, Ex: Spinnato, Ex: Backman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this meteorite stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare mesosiderite classification (metal + silicate mix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially classified and documented specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormed from asteroid collision processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong visual contrast between metallic and stony phases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesosiderites are significantly less common than ordinary chondrites, representing a unique class of meteorites formed through complex impact mixing. Their combination of metallic iron-nickel and silicate minerals makes them highly desirable among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a rare piece of space history — once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42379682545746,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/NWA_12949_Meso.png?v=1777158747","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/mesosiderite-meteorite-nwa-12949-metal-rich-stony-iron-authentic-space-rock","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}