{"product_id":"nwa-13758-meteorite-specimen-official-r3-rumuruti-chondrite-northwest-africa-meteorite","title":"NWA 13758 Meteorite Specimen Official R3 Rumuruti Chondrite Northwest Africa Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the officially classified Northwest Africa 13758 (NWA 13758) meteorite, a rare Rumuruti chondrite (R3) approved in Meteoritical Bulletin 110 in 2022. Recovered in Algeria and associated with the remote Tanezrouft Plateau region, NWA 13758 represents one of the more significant Rumuruti chondrite discoveries in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR chondrites are among the rarest ordinary chondrite groups and are highly prized by advanced meteorite collectors due to their unusual mineralogy, oxidized composition, and distinctive appearance. NWA 13758 is especially notable for its abundant visible chondrules, brecciated structure, and contrasting lithologic domains preserved within the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa 13758 (NWA 13758)\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 Adrar \/ Tanezrouft Plateau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Purchased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rumuruti Chondrite (R3)\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 W1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 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: dark brown sandblasted exterior, brecciated internal structure, abundant visible chondrules, clasts up to ~2 cm, fine-grained matrix, two distinct lithologic domains, and gray and brownish-orange matrix regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: unequilibrated olivine and pyroxene, abundant chondrules, chromite, pentlandite, troilite, albitic plagioclase, and absence of metallic iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTwo Primary Lithologic Domains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomain “A” — approximately R3.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomain “B” — approximately R3.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese primitive unequilibrated textures and mineral assemblages make NWA 13758 especially important for scientific study and highly desirable among collectors of rare chondrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike common ordinary chondrites, Rumuruti chondrites are known for: oxidized mineralogy, reddish-brown appearance, low metal content, primitive unequilibrated textures, and abundant visible chondrules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumuruti chondrite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced planetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare classified meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual chondrule-rich meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display: abundant distinct chondrules, brecciated textures, contrasting matrix coloration, primitive mineral structures, and polished chondrule-rich surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact representing one of the rarer and more scientifically distinctive meteorite classes available to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 19 x 0.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, weathering, fractures, chondrule visibility, brecciation, and surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display structural variation, oxidation, and natural atmospheric features.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422822600786,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/NWA13758.png?v=1779754466","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/nwa-13758-meteorite-specimen-official-r3-rumuruti-chondrite-northwest-africa-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}