{"product_id":"mohave-mountains-meteorite-individual-official-arizona-l6-chondrite-w0-1-s2-meteorite-specimen","title":"Mohave Mountains Meteorite Individual Official Arizona L6 Chondrite W0\/1 S2 Meteorite Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic individual specimen from the officially classified Mohave Mountains meteorite, a rare Arizona L6 ordinary chondrite discovered in 2016 in the Mohave Mountains region northeast of Havasu Heights in northwestern Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficially approved and published in \u003cstrong\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin 106\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Mohave Mountains meteorite represents a small and highly limited Arizona strewnfield with a total known recovered mass of only \u003cstrong\u003e613.15 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e spread across just 43 known stones. Material from this meteorite is exceptionally scarce compared to many larger Northwest African and international ordinary chondrite finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meteorite was originally discovered by meteorite hunter \u003cstrong\u003eMyke Steighler\u003c\/strong\u003e while searching the desert bajadas of the Mohave Mountains region. The stones are noted for their well-developed dark fusion crust and fresh interiors with very low weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial classification notes describe:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-developed black to olivine-green fusion crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh white-to-gray interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly distributed metal and troilite grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow weathering grade W0\/1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock stage S2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecrystallized L6 chondrite texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohave Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arizona, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (L6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e S2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e W0\/1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 613.15 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myke Steighler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e L. Garvie, ASU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many heavily weathered desert meteorites, Mohave Mountains specimens are known for their relatively fresh preservation and attractive fusion crust characteristics, making them highly desirable among collectors of Arizona meteorites, official classified meteorites, ordinary chondrites, fresh fusion-crusted individuals, rare strewnfield material, and planetary science specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only 613 grams total known, Mohave Mountains is an exceptionally limited American meteorite find, and individual specimens are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding addition to advanced meteorite collections, Arizona geological collections, museum and educational displays, space and planetary science collections, and fusion-crusted meteorite collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, natural weathering, fractures, and surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display irregular surfaces, minor oxidation, and natural desert weathering features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6 g | \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 × 17 × 15 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42415496527954,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Mohave_Mtns.png?v=1779324420","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/mohave-mountains-meteorite-individual-official-arizona-l6-chondrite-w0-1-s2-meteorite-specimen","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}