{"product_id":"nwa-15000-eucrite-meteorite-specimen-official-polymict-hed-achondrite-northwest-africa","title":"NWA 15000 Eucrite Meteorite Specimen Official Polymict HED Achondrite Northwest Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the officially classified Northwest Africa 15000 (NWA 15000) meteorite, a rare polymict Eucrite achondrite approved in Meteoritical Bulletin 111 in 2023. Purchased in 2021 from an Algerian dealer, this meteorite represents a complex brecciated HED achondrite composed of multiple eucritic lithologies and minor diogenitic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNWA 15000 is especially notable for its highly varied internal textures and brecciated composition, containing a mixture of eucritic clasts, crystalline debris, and orthopyroxene-rich fragments within a fine-grained matrix. This diversity of igneous textures and mineral assemblages makes it especially desirable among advanced achondrite collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa 15000 (NWA 15000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Purchased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED Achondrite (Eucrite, Polymict)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,700 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 111\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: polymict brecciated structure, multiple eucritic lithologies, fine-grained matrix, crystalline debris, minor diogenitic orthopyroxene, and varied igneous textures throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: low-Ca pyroxene, pigeonite, augite, calcic plagioclase, silica polymorphs, chromite, ilmenite, troilite, rare fayalite, and Fe metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiverse Internal Textures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meteorite contains a wide range of textures including: fine intergranular, subophitic, diabasic, gabbroic, and granulitic structures. These diverse textures reflect a complicated geological history and make polished sections especially attractive for display and study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Eucrites Are Among the Most Collected Achondrites\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEucrites display: igneous crystalline textures, basaltic mineralogy, brecciated structures, contrasting lithologies, and visually striking polished surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHED achondrite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEucrite specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary geology enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking polymict breccias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display: brecciated clast structures, contrasting igneous textures, crystalline pyroxene and feldspar regions, metallic inclusions, polished achondritic surfaces, and multi-lithology internal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact representing one of the more visually and scientifically complex polymict eucrite meteorites available to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 23 x 16 x 0.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.14g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fractures, weathering, brecciation, oxidation, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display structural variation, mineralogical diversity, and natural igneous textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422951215186,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/NWA15000.png?v=1779767599","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/nwa-15000-eucrite-meteorite-specimen-official-polymict-hed-achondrite-northwest-africa","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}