{"product_id":"tassedet-004-meteorite-fragment-16-6g-official-h5-melt-breccia-niger-tchifaddine-meteorite","title":"Tassédet 004 Meteorite Fragment 16.6g — Official H5 Melt Breccia Niger \"Tchifaddine\" Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tchifaddine,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Tassédet 004 has become highly sought after for its dramatic melt features, metal-rich structure, and connection to a massive 405 kilogram discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially approved and published in \u003cstrong\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin 108\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meteorite originated from a large strewnfield extending for kilometers near Akokan, Niger. The meteorite displays characteristics noted in the official classification including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark melt clasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant metal and sulfide grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuenched impact melt textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVesiculated shock features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrecciated internal structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow weathering state (W1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tassédet 004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e H5 Melt Breccia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agadez, Niger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 405 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e W1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficially Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Trade Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Tchifaddine\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen represents an outstanding addition for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact melt breccia collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational and museum displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and asteroid memorabilia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced ordinary chondrite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 65 x 42 x 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact formed through catastrophic asteroid impacts long before human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42395944583250,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/6e2072e2-4f0b-4342-a030-3f2b34b41afd_bf365a0f-a0a8-4d2a-8975-8628d64d68de.png?v=1778378285","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/tassedet-004-meteorite-fragment-16-6g-official-h5-melt-breccia-niger-tchifaddine-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}