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Adrar 17 Lunar Slice, Rare Type with Beautiful Dark Matrix - 6.6 grams

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This 6.6 gram meteorite is a fragment of the moon! The International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences classifies it as Adrar 17.

 

Adrar 17 is a remarkable lunar meteorite discovered in Algeria in 2025. Classified as a troctolitic anorthosite breccia (one of only 17 of its type), it represents material from the Moon’s ancient highland crust and is composed predominantly of calcium-rich plagioclase, with smaller amounts of olivine and pyroxene. The meteorite has a distinctive brecciated appearance, with centimeter-scale gray-green clasts embedded in a darker matrix, along with pockets of impact melt—evidence of the intense collisions that repeatedly reshaped the lunar surface. 

 

My short video about Adrar 17: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L1fU8an5uaM

 

Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Adrar 17: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=85091.

 

This meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.

Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, display stand, and an extra lunar surprise 🌙

My 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: https://linktr.ee/meteocracy. 


Unique Features of This Meteorite



--Troctolitic Anorthosite--

Troctolitic anorthosite is a lunar rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar with abundant olivine and relatively little pyroxene. These rocks are associated with the Moon’s ancient highlands and formed early in lunar history as the Moon’s magma ocean cooled and differentiated. They provide an important record of the formation and evolution of the Moon’s primordial crust.


 

--Lunar Meteorites--

Pieces of the Moon, right here on Earth! These meteorites were ejected from the lunar surface by asteroid impacts. They're incredibly rare and offer both scientists and collectors a chance to hold a piece of our celestial companion without the need for a space mission.



Adrar 17 Lunar Slice, Rare Type with Beautiful Dark Matrix - 6.6 grams

$205.00 $245.00 16% Off

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