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Gadamis 005 Lunar, Whole Stone Anorthosite with Remnant Fusion Crust - 2.94 grams

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This 2.94 gram meteorite is a fragment of the moon! It is classified as Gadamis 005 by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. 

Gadamis 005 is known as the "Apollo" lunar because it closely resembles the meteorite samples brought back by astronauts on the Apollo 16 lunar mission. 

This lunar meteorite displays a unique rough shape and an ashen silver and charcoal gray coloring reminiscent of the lunar surface from which it came. One side is flattened and contains remnant fusion crust from when the stone burned as it descended through Earth's atmosphere. This stone likely arrived on Earth as a result of an impact event that launched it into space. It eventually landed in the desert of Libya before being discovered in 2022. 

Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Gadamis 005: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=78465. 

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, 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

--Anothrosite--

A 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.

--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.

--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.


Gadamis 005 Lunar, Whole Stone Anorthosite with Remnant Fusion Crust - 2.94 grams

$185.00 $215.00 13% Off

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