{"product_id":"nwa-16802-meteorite-specimen-official-h5-melt-breccia-northwest-africa-meteorite","title":"NWA 16802 Meteorite Specimen Official H5 Melt Breccia Northwest Africa Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the officially classified Northwest Africa 16802 (NWA 16802) meteorite, a rare H5 melt breccia approved in Meteoritical Bulletin 114 in 2025. Recovered in Morocco and weighing a total of 8.9 kilograms, this meteorite displays dramatic melt-breccia textures highly sought after by advanced meteorite collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNWA 16802 is especially notable for its striking visual structure, featuring large pale brown chondritic clasts suspended within a dark melt-rock matrix rich in visible metallic phases. The contrasting textures and impact-processed appearance make this meteorite an outstanding display and study specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa 16802 (NWA 16802)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Purchased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (H5 Melt Breccia)\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 8.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: brecciated chondritic structure, large pale brown clasts, dark melt-rock matrix, visible Fe-Ni metal throughout, metal-rich veins within clasts, chromite, ilmenite, sodic plagioclase, and Ca-phosphate grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: visible but poorly defined chondrules, abundant melt textures, contrasting clast and matrix structures, and strong metallic content throughout the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGeochemical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlivine Fa19.4±1.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyroxene Fs16.4±1.7 Wo1.6±0.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFe-Ni metal ~6.3 wt% Ni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe melt breccia classification was confirmed through extensive petrographic analysis and supplementary electron microscopy imaging, demonstrating significant impact-processing and melt activity within the parent body material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt breccia collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH-chondrite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational exhibits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking visually dramatic meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, specimens may display: dark impact melt matrix, visible metallic veins, brecciated clasts, melt flow textures, and polished metal-rich structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact preserving the violent impact history recorded within rare melt breccia meteorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 40 x 25 x 0.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, melt textures, fractures, oxidation, weathering, and surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display structural variation, impact-related fracturing, oxidation, and atmospheric features.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422822436946,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/NWA16802.png?v=1779753865","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/nwa-16802-meteorite-specimen-official-h5-melt-breccia-northwest-africa-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}