This 66.8 gram meteorite end cut is officially classified as NWA 14890 by the  Meteoritical and Planetary Society. It is approximately 4.56 billion years old. The exterior features a pitted and multicolored texture that truly looks out of this world. The interior matrix displays a stunning contrast between the mineral breccia and dark contraction cracks formed by some sort of impact event. The abundance of free metal in the stone looks like an array of stars when it catches the light. This meteorite is a wonderful display piece that shows of many meteoritic characteristics. 

Meteoritical Bulletin Entry Describing NWA 16794: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=82843

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

Meteorite Features

--Ordinary Chondrite--

Ordinary 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.

--Regmaglypts--

Thumbprint-like indentations found on the surface of some meteorites. They form when the meteorite travels through Earth’s atmosphere, and melting and erosion caused by intense heat and pressure shape these grooves.

--Chondrules--

Small, spherical particles found in some meteorites, particularly in chondrites. These are believed to be some of the oldest solid materials in our solar system.

--Contraction Cracks--

Small fractures that form due to thermal stress as the meteorite rapidly cools during atmospheric entry or solidifies in space. These cracks often appear as a network of fine lines on fusion crusts, where the outer layer contracts as it cools from the intense heat of atmospheric friction. They provide clues about a meteorite’s thermal history and can enhance its visual appeal, especially in well-preserved specimens.

--Provenance--

This stone was purchased from Matt Stream who purchased it from a meteorite hunter in NWA in 2022.