{"product_id":"nwa-17859-black-lunar-meteorite-specimen-official-feldspathic-breccia-moon-meteorite-1","title":"NWA 17859 \"Black Lunar\" Meteorite Specimen Official Feldspathic Breccia Moon Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the officially classified Northwest Africa 17859 (NWA 17859) lunar meteorite, a rare feldspathic breccia meteorite originating from the Moon and officially approved in Meteoritical Bulletin 114 in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable meteorite represents genuine lunar crustal material ejected from the Moon's surface during ancient impact events before eventually traveling through space and falling to Earth. Lunar meteorites remain among the rarest and most scientifically important extraterrestrial materials available to collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy NWA 17859 Is Exceptional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially classified lunar meteorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low total known mass of only 52.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle known stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh low-weathering condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymict lunar breccia structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved in 2025 — Meteoritical Bulletin 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa 17859 (NWA 17859)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar (Feldspathic Breccia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Purchased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified a complex polymict lunar breccia composed of: anorthositic clasts, gabbroic anorthosites, troctolitic anorthosites, olivine gabbronorites, impact melt clasts, chromite, ilmenite, Ca-phosphates, and troilite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone reportedly retained minor fusion crust and was purchased in Tucson, Arizona in 2025 by noted meteorite researchers and collectors Roberto Vargas and Ralph Glasser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeldspathic lunar breccias like NWA 17859 are believed to originate from the ancient lunar highlands — the heavily cratered primordial crust of the Moon formed during the earliest stages of lunar history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar 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\u003eInvestment-grade meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of rare classified meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace exploration enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine fragment of the Moon representing one of the rarest categories of natural material available on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This is likely the only material available to the public, as the main mass holder retains all remaining material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 34 x 30 x 0.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, natural texture, brecciation, fusion crust, weathering, and preparation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Lunar meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display fractures, brecciated textures, and structural variation caused by ancient impact processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422814441554,"sku":null,"price":462.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Black_Lunar_NWA_17859_2.png?v=1779751533","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/nwa-17859-black-lunar-meteorite-specimen-official-feldspathic-breccia-moon-meteorite-1","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}