NWA 14004 – CV3 Slice 8.48 G Brachinite 9 g] g and measures

9 g] g and measures [33 x 18 x 11] mm

This grayish rock is largely covered in fusion crust and displays a coarse-grained basaltic texture with recrystallized mesostasis

Weight: 46

Dimensions: [31 X 22 X 13 mm]

NWA 14004 – CV3 Slice 8.48 G Brachinite 9 g] g and measuresNWA 14004 CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Slice This NWA 14004 meteorite slice is a rare CV3 carbonaceous chondrite, one of the most primitive meteorites known. CV3 chondrites contain millimeter sized chondrules and CAIs, the oldest solid materials formed in our solar system over 4. 5 billion years ago. Recovered in Morocco in 2020, NWA 14004 shows a preserved fusion crust, fine grained matrix, and striking textures that make it both a scientific specimen