• Meteorite Type: Pallasite, PMG-an
• Locality: Western Sahara
• Weight: 0.43g
• Size: 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm
• Year of discovery: 2004
• Total known weight: 16.6g
• Surface treatment: none – Raw
• Packaging: transparent plastic box (5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)
• Note: The total amount listed in the meteorite database is only 16.6 grams, as the finder only gave a small piece for identification to increase the value of the meteorite found. The actual amount found is unknown.
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

La'gad 002 – a rare pallasite from Western Sahara The La'gad 002 meteorite is a rare pallasite, discovered in 2004 in Western Sahara, specifically in the Saguia el Hamra region, near Al Mahbas. Marketed under the name “Al Mahbas,” this meteorite has a total mass of larger fragments in the order of several kilograms, while less than 100 grams of intact pieces were found. It is characterized by a dark surface with visible olivine grains. It consists of approximately 70% metal and 20% olivine, complemented by troilite and schreibersite. In the meteorite database, only 16.6 grams are listed for La'gad 002, as only a small sample was provided for classification, which increased its collector value. The actual total mass of the meteorite remains unknown.