Description
Authentic NWA 869 Meteorite – L4/5 Common Chondrite from Tindouf, Algeria ☄️
Own a true piece of cosmic history with this certified NWA 869 meteorite specimen—an L4/5 chondrite believed to be over 4.5 billion years old, making it one of the oldest solid materials in our Solar System. This 1g fragment, showing traces of fusion crust and regmaglypts, was sourced directly from a Berber meteorite collector in the Tindouf region of Algeria, part of the Northwest Africa 869 strewn field.
Specimen Details
- Size: Scale cube=1cm: Full sizing please see photo
- Classification: L4/5 Common Chondrite
- Location: NWA 869 Strewn Field (Tindouf, Algeria)
- Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
- Note: Some images may include props for photo clarity
About the NWA 869 Meteorite
First reported around the year 2000, the NWA 869 strewn field is one of the most scientifically significant meteorite fields known. The precise location is closely guarded by local finders, making authentic specimens increasingly scarce.
This specimen shows key chondritic features, including:
- Brecciation, indicating impacts on its parent body
- Carbon inclusions, suggesting primitive organic material
- Primary fusion crust and light regmaglypting from atmospheric entry
Scientific Significance
Chondrites are stony meteorites that have never melted—preserving the original dust, minerals, and metal grains from the solar nebula, dating back to the formation of the solar system. This makes them a window into the birth of planets and early cosmic conditions.
Who Is This For?
- Meteorite collectors & hobbyists
- Science educators and STEM students
- Museums and public exhibits
- Geology and astronomy lovers
- Gift buyers seeking something truly out of this world
Why Buy From Us?
- 100% Genuine Meteorite, guaranteed
- Comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity
- Sourced from trusted field contacts, not bulk resellers
- Each item is individually photographed—you get exactly what’s shown
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