{"product_id":"nwa-13758-rumuruti-chondrite-polished-end-cut-with-elongated-regmaglypts-137-6-grams","title":"NWA 13758 Rumuruti Chondrite, Polished End Cut with Elongated Regmaglypts - 137.6 grams","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 137.6g meteorite is a Rumuruti (R3), one of the rarer forms of chondritic meteorites. The end cut provides a unique contrast perspective. The interior has the classic reddish brown rumuruti coloring with loads of visible, in-tact chondrules. The exterior has several regmaglypts, including elongated regmaglypts indicating the orientation of the meteorite as it descended through Earth's atmosphere. It's rare to find an accessibly sized meteorite of this rarity and feature set!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNorthwest Africa 13758 is an exceptionally rare Rumuruti (R) chondrite, one of the least common groups of meteorites known. Classified as an R3 chondrite, it preserves some of the most primitive material found in the solar system, with well-defined chondrules that formed more than 4.5 billion years ago before the planets existed. Rumuruti meteorites are prized by collectors and researchers alike because they are rich in olivine, and originate from a parent body distinct from the ordinary chondrites that make up the vast majority of meteorite falls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Entry for NWA 13758: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=74012\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=74012\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ORitzMz69_s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool and conversation starter that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a custom display stand, and a 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 href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e--Rumuruti Chondrite--\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOften called \u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eR chondrites\u003c\/span\u003e, these are among the rarest and most intriguing meteorites known. Named after the Rumuruti meteorite that fell in Kenya in 1934, they account for only a tiny fraction of all classified meteorites. R chondrites formed more than 4.5 billion years ago during the earliest stages of our solar system and are distinguished by their low metal content and abundance of olivine-rich minerals. Unlike most ordinary chondrites, which contain readily visible iron-nickel metal, Rumurutis often display warm brown, orange, and reddish hues created by iron that has been chemically incorporated into their minerals. Their unique composition suggests they originated from a parent body unlike those that produced the more common meteorites found on Earth. \u003c!-- notionvc: a48bd732-f5db-4185-8c0c-1c2ba92555f1 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Regmaglypts--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThumbprint-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.\u003c!-- notionvc: 32fd3717-7ec2-442f-bb09-105e05127a03 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Chondrules--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmall, spherical particles found in some meteorites, particularly in chondrites. These are believed to be some of the oldest solid materials in our solar system.\u003c!-- notionvc: a426c15d-b69e-429b-8bc7-c7c0d0c48fc0 --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 54eeb0f5-5e9f-4455-b266-4a7f18f8124b --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 99dc46ed-b9d2-4399-a42d-d5d98492db02 --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: f07ce530-aed1-4c52-acab-18f7a21d2423 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48628791705700,"sku":"CSM-096","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/CSM96-4.jpg?v=1782312482","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/nwa-13758-rumuruti-chondrite-polished-end-cut-with-elongated-regmaglypts-137-6-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}