NWA 17489 CO3.0 rare 6.36 g LL3 formed through partial melting inside

formed through partial melting inside early asteroids

Dimensions: 12 × 8 × 4 mmWeight: 1

A striking specimen representing material from the crust of asteroid Vesta — both visually appealing and scientifically significant

making them highly sought after by collectors and researchers alike

NWA 17489 CO3.0 rare 6.36 g LL3 formed through partial melting insideNWA 17489 (CO3. 0) Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite NWA 17489 is a rare CO3. 0 carbonaceous chondrite from Guelmim, Morocco, purchased in 2024 and officially approved in 2025. This primitive meteorite shows fine chondrules (50700 m) set in a dark FeO rich matrix with metal and sulfides a pristine record of early Solar System material. This Slice weighs [6. 36 g] g and measures [46 x 25 x 2] mm. It features natural desert patina and comes with a