Très grande météorite pierreuse dite « Chondrite », spécimen complet Uncommonly Large Stony Meteorite--Complete Individual Unclassified NWA, Ordinary Chondrite Northwest Africa, Sahara Desert Stony meteorites typically break apart or explode high in Earth's atmosphere before impact; therefore, most specimens are small. This large, complete specimen is one of the exceptions. It is designated as an unclassified NWA (Northwest Africa) meteorite; it was found by Berbers in the Sahara Desert and has not been fully studied for classification though it is most likely an ordinary chondrite. This type includes round silicate grains that formed at the very beginning of the solar system 4.55 billion years ago from molten globs of accreted material which formed when two asteroids collided. All stony meteorites contain iron and are designated as either low or high iron and are quite heavy for their size. Displaying a thin layer of fusion crust, this complete meteorite also shows multiple regmaglypts aesthetically blanketing most of its surface. Weighing approximately 13 Kg and measuring 26 x 18 x 15 cm. (2) Footnotes: Accompanied by a custom metal display base. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com