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Asteroid Vesta Eucrite Meteorite Classified as Jikharra 001, Pointed Shape with Many Vesicles and Remnant Fusion Crust - 2118 grams

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This 2118 gram (4.6 lb) meteorite is a fragment of asteroid 4 Vesta, the second largest asteroid in the solar system. It is classified as Jikharra 001 by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. 

This meteorite is a remarkably unique specimen due to its distinctive features not found on most Eucrites. Paramount among these are its visible vesicles: small cavities or holes that form when trapped gases escape from molten rock as it cools and solidifies. This stone comes to us as the result of an ancient impact event that launched it into space before it came to rest in the Libyan desert. Its exterior has sections of visible remnant fusion crust that serve as evidence of its fiery descent through our atmosphere. It was discovered in 2022.   

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

The blue 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.

Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a custom 3D printed display stand, and a 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

--Eucrite--

A type of achondritic stony meteorite that originated from the crust of the asteroid 4 Vesta, one of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt. They are primarily composed of basaltic rock, rich in pyroxene and plagioclase, and formed through volcanic or plutonic processes on Vesta’s surface. Eucrites provide valuable insights into planetary differentiation and the early history of the solar system.

--4 Vesta--

One of the largest objects in the asteroid belt, spanning about 525 km (326 miles) in diameter, and is the second most massive asteroid after Ceres. It has a differentiated structure with a core, mantle, and crust, making it more like a small planet than a typical asteroid. Vesta is the parent body of HED meteorites (howardites, eucrites, and diogenites), which provide direct evidence of volcanic and geological activity in the early solar system.

--Vesicles--

Small cavities or holes in a meteorite that usually form when trapped gases escape from molten rock as it cools and solidifies. They can vary in size and shape, sometimes appearing as round bubbles or irregular voids, and are most commonly seen in volcanic meteorites or impact-melt breccias. Vesicles provide clues about the conditions under which the meteorite’s parent rock formed, including its cooling rate and volatile content.

--Fusion Crust--

A thin, dark, glassy layer on the exterior of a meteorite formed during its fiery passage through Earth's atmosphere. This feature is often described as a "burned" appearance.

Asteroid Vesta Eucrite Meteorite Classified as Jikharra 001, Pointed Shape with Many Vesicles and Remnant Fusion Crust - 2118 grams

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