{"product_id":"aba-panu-l3-chondrite-end-cut-with-amazing-diverse-chondrules-75-67-grams","title":"Aba Panu L3 Chondrite End Cut with Amazing Diverse Chondrules - 75.67 grams","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 75.67 gram Aba Panu meteorite end cut was discovered shortly after its fall in Nigeria in 2018. The cut surface is polished and packed with chondrules from edge to edge, featuring several different sizes, types, and textures. The opposing side shows the meteorite as it traveled through space and was found on Earth. End cuts are the best of both worlds! There are few specimens that feature such a beautiful snapshot of our early solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAba Panu is an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eL3 ordinary chondrite\u003c\/span\u003e that fell in Nigeria on April 19, 2018. The fall was accompanied by a large fireball that entered the atmosphere at approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e20.9 km\/s (47,000 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e and fragmented at an altitude of about 30 km, scattering many stones across the region. Aba Panu is particularly prized for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eabundant, well-defined chondrules: \u003c\/span\u003esmall, once-molten silicate spheres that formed during the earliest history of our solar system. Its low petrologic grade (estimated near \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eL3.6\u003c\/span\u003e) means these ancient structures have experienced relatively little thermal alteration, leaving many chondrules remarkably distinct within the gray matrix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Entry for Aba Panu: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=67799\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=67799\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ORitzMz69_s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool and conversation starter that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale cube displayed in some of the photos is 1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm and is used only to represent scale. It is not included in your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a display stand\/case, and a lunar surprise 🌙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy name is Dr. Chris Sanders, and I am a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (Member ID 8303). Purchasing from an IMSA member guarantees you're working with trusted members of the meteorite community. You can watch my free meteorite education videos on YouTube or other social media platforms here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e--Ordinary Chondrite--\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary chondrites make up about 85% of all known falls. They are stony meteorites composed primarily of silicate minerals like olivine and pyroxene, with small amounts of nickel-iron metal and chondrules—tiny, spherical grains that formed in the early solar system. Their composition provides valuable insights into the building blocks of planets and the history of our solar system.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Chondrules--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, spherical particles found in some meteorites, particularly in chondrites. These are believed to be some of the oldest solid materials in our solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: f07ce530-aed1-4c52-acab-18f7a21d2423 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49067233083492,"sku":"CSM-327","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/CSM327.jpg?v=1787679957","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/aba-panu-l3-chondrite-end-cut-with-amazing-diverse-chondrules-75-67-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}