{"product_id":"gadamis-003-lunar-meteorite-polished-end-cut-with-fusion-crust-13-7-grams","title":"Gadamis 003 Lunar Meteorite, Polished End Cut with Fusion Crust - 13.7 grams","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis 13.7 gram meteorite is a fragment of the moon! It is classified as Gadamis 003 by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGadamis 003 is a lunar meteorite discovered in Libya that represents material ejected from the Moon’s surface during an impact event and later delivered to Earth. It is classified as an anorthosite, representing material from the Moon’s ancient highland crust. This composition and texture closely resemble samples returned by the Apollo 16 mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis stone displays a unique texture and an ashen silver and charcoal gray coloring reminiscent of the lunar surface from which it came. The interior of the stone is visible and polished, revealing unique two-toned clasts that make up the stone. This stone likely arrived on Earth as a result of an impact event that launched it into space. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt eventually landed in the desert of Libya before being discovered in 2021. It's fiery descent through our atmosphere is chonicled with some patches of remnant fusion crust visible on its exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOfficial Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Gadamis 003: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=75474\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=75474\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, display stand, and an extra 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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Anorthosite--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA bright, reflective rock that makes up much of the Moon’s highlands and gives the Moon its light appearance when viewed from Earth. Composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar, it formed early in the Moon’s history as the lunar magma ocean cooled and lighter minerals floated to the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Fusion Crust--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 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.\u003c!-- notionvc: 10403307-fdd4-41ba-baf1-868558226225 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Lunar Meteorites--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 28ccfb69-beae-44de-a3f1-e53dfb0e7ccd --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48950189359204,"sku":"CSM-269","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/CSM2693.jpg?v=1786131820","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/gadamis-003-lunar-meteorite-polished-end-cut-with-fusion-crust-13-7-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}