• Type: Lunar / Anorth
• Location: Ghadamis, Libya
• Weight: 0.5g
• Dimensions: 19 x 11 x 2 mm
• Year of discovery: 2022
• Known total weight: 12.66 kg
• Surface treatment: cut slice, polished on one side
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Lunar meteorite Ghadamis 004 Ghadamis 004 is a lunar meteorite classified as anorthositic ferrogabbro with a cataclastic texture. This type of rock is characterized by a high content of iron-rich plagioclase (anorthite) and has undergone extreme mechanical stress, causing it to fragment and form a mosaic texture. The cataclastic texture is the result of impact events, typical of rocks from the lunar highlands. Discovery and general characteristics The Ghadamis 004 meteorite was discovered in 2022 near the city of Ghadames, Libya. The meteorite originally formed a single compact mass weighing approximately 12.66 kg. After its discovery, it was cut into several smaller fragments, some of which were used for laboratory analysis, while the rest became collector's material. Mineralogical composition and comparison with lunar samples Analyses have shown that the meteorite consists of 98-99% anorthitic plagioclase and the remaining 1-2% olivine and pyroxene. Its structure and composition indicate that it is a fragment of the lunar crust, likely ejected by an impact event. This combination of composition and structure closely resembles rocks returned from the Moon during the Apollo 16 mission. Paired meteorites and original impact Ghadamis 004 belongs to a group of meteorites found in the same region, including Ghadamis 002, 003, 005, and 006. Scientists believe they originated from a single impact event on the Moon and fell to Earth as fragments of a larger body. Lunar meteorites are among the rarest natural materials on Earth; only a few kilograms of these rocks exist outside the samples returned by the Apollo missions. Even small fragments of Ghadamis 004 are considered highly valuable collector's specimens. Free certificate Lunar meteorite Oued el Hamim 001 - 1.2g - Libya