NORTHWEST AFRICA 7415
R5, W0 CHondrite
Found 2005
Morocco

Originally thought not to be a meteorite, this stone was received by the main mass holder as a gift from a meteorite collector in September 2005. Samples were given to Cascadia Meteorite Lab  in June 2012 and it was recognized to be a meteorite.

The specimen contains large facets, regmaglypts, and is largely covered by a translucent fusion crust that appears olive gray. In places slight protrusions <1 mm high and ~1-4 mm across are present and covered by crust. A few small broken faces have a brownish weathering patina. A cut face shows a nearly featureless interior with an overall color more gray than that of the fusion crust.

NWA 7514 has the highest bulk analysis big delta oxygen 17 value, ever measured in any R chondrite.

NWA 7514 Is not paired to any other R5.

R chondrites are the most highly oxidized meteorites known. Oxidation is thought to have occurred in the nebular environment and not on a parent body.

This partslices were cut wafer thin on an isomet saw. Cut losses were high to provide this amazing surface-to-weight ratio.

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NWA 7514  R5, W0
Now taking orders on complete slices
Main mass is stored in nitrogen and is available for sale

NWA 7514  R5, W0
18.28 gram part endcut
$457.00

NWA 7514  R5, W0
2.27 gram partslice
$80.00

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