Tassédet 004 Meteorite Fragment 16.6g — Official H5 Melt Breccia Niger "Tchifaddine" Meteorite

An authentic 16.6 gram fragment of the officially classified Tassédet 004 meteorite, a rare and visually striking H5 melt breccia ordinary chondrite discovered in the Agadez region of Niger in 2016. Widely known in the meteorite trade under the name "Tchifaddine," Tassédet 004 has become highly sought after for its dramatic melt features, metal-rich structure, and connection to a massive 405 kilogram discovery.

Officially approved and published in Meteoritical Bulletin 108, Tassédet 004 is classified as an H5 melt breccia — an uncommon meteorite type formed through intense impact processes on its parent asteroid. These violent collisions partially melted and recrystallized the rock, producing the complex brecciated textures and metal-rich features collectors admire today.

This meteorite originated from a large strewnfield extending for kilometers near Akokan, Niger. The meteorite displays characteristics noted in the official classification including:

• Dark melt clasts
• Abundant metal and sulfide grains
• Quenched impact melt textures
• Vesiculated shock features
• Brecciated internal structure
• Low weathering state (W1)

Official Classification:

• Name: Tassédet 004
• Classification: H5 Melt Breccia
• Location Found: Agadez, Niger
• Year Found: 2016
• Total Known Weight: 405 kg
• Weathering Grade: W1
• Shock Stage: High
• Officially Published: Meteoritical Bulletin 108
• Common Trade Name: "Tchifaddine"

This specimen represents an outstanding addition for:

• Meteorite collections
• Planetary science enthusiasts
• Impact melt breccia collectors
• Educational and museum displays
• Space and asteroid memorabilia collections
• Advanced ordinary chondrite collections
• Measures 65 x 42 x 3 mm

A remarkable extraterrestrial artifact formed through catastrophic asteroid impacts long before human history.

Condition:
Please review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, metal content, natural surface texture, and orientation characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display fractures, oxidation, and irregular surface features from atmospheric entry and terrestrial exposure.