Meteorite**Dayet El Aam 003, Lunar**19.719 gram, Rare Polymict Breccia Lunar For Sale

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Meteorite**Dayet El Aam 003, Lunar**19.719 gram, Rare Polymict Breccia Lunar:
$2800.00

Dayet El Aam 003 is an incredibly rare Lunar meteorite that has garnered significant interest and fascination among collectors and enthusiasts. This particular meteorite, with its unique composition and characteristics, offers a glimpse into the mysteries of the Moon\'s geological history.

The 19.719 gram slice of Dayet El Aam 003 that you are offering for sale comes with a striking mirror polish and translucent glass, making it a truly exquisite piece for any collection. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a display case, this meteorite is a valuable and intriguing addition to any enthusiast\'s showcase.

Petrography analysis conducted by D. Sheikh of Cascadia reveals that the sample is a polymict breccia, consisting of a variety of lithic and mineral clasts set within a fine-grained matrix. The presence of lithic clasts such as anorthosites, troctolites, impact melt clasts, and dunites, along with mineral clasts including olivines, pyroxenes, and chromian spinels, adds to the complexity and diversity of this meteorite.

Furthermore, accessory phases identified within Dayet El Aam 003 include Ca-phosphates, spinel, zircon, SiO2-rich glass, troilite, Fe-Ni metal, and ilmenite, showcasing the incredible variety of minerals present in this Lunar meteorite. The presence of these rare minerals highlights the scientific significance and unique composition of Dayet El Aam 003, making it a coveted specimen for researchers and collectors alike.

In conclusion, Dayet El Aam 003 stands out as a rare and extraordinary Lunar meteorite, offering a glimpse into the geological history of the Moon through its diverse composition and abundance of rare minerals. The 10.784 gram slice you are offering with its mirror polish and translucent glass, along with the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity and display case, presents a valuable opportunity for collectors to own a piece of celestial history.

Name: Dayet el Aam 003

Abbreviation: DeA 003

Observed fall: No

Year found: 2022

Country: Mauritania

Mass: 225 g

Dayet el Aam 003 (DeA 26°32.4967’ N, 8°31.9133’ W

Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania

Find: 2022

Classification: Lunar meteorite

History: Found in the desert region near the Mauritania-Western Sahara border in 2022. Later sold in 2024 to Matthew Stream and Mark Lyon.

Physical characteristics: Single stone with minor fusion crust.

Classification: Lunar.

Specimens: 20.2 g at Cascadia, main mass with Matthew Stream and Mark Lyon.

Data from:

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Date:2022

Mass (g):225

Pieces:1

Class:Lunar

Shock stage:high

Weathering grade:moderate

Fayalite (mol%):23.2±15.5

Ferrosilite (mol%):25.1±5.4, 27.6±4.5, 15.8±3.6

Wollastonite (mol%):3.7±0.8, 12.0±5.7, 36.5±3.6

Classifier:D. Sheikh, Cascadia

Type spec mass (g):20.2

Type spec location:Cascadia

Main mass:Matthew Stream and Mark Lyon

Comments:CML 1770; submitted by Daniel Sheikh

Meteorite**Dayet El Aam 003, Lunar**19.719 gram, Rare Polymict Breccia Lunar

$2800.00

Meteorite**Dayet El Aam 003, Lunar**10.784 gram, Rare Polymict Breccia Lunar

$1800.00