{"product_id":"meteorite-nwa-x-3-5g-random-piece-menx70","title":"Meteorite NWA X (3-5g) – random piece - MENX70","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stony meteorite \/ Chondrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Northwest Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3-5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 14 - 31 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface treatment: none - Rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: To keep the price low, these meteorites do not come with a free e-certificate – they are random pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNWA X meteorites\nMeteorites designated as NWA X come from Northwest Africa, where many different meteorites have fallen, leading to multiple strewn fields. This region includes present-day Morocco, Libya, Algeria, and others. Well-known examples include NWA 869 and NWA 7325. When the specific fall cannot be identified, the meteorite is generally labeled as NWA X. Multiple types of meteorites can be present in a single fall, and without laboratory analysis, it is impossible to determine the exact origin of a specific meteorite.\nChondrites are the most common type of meteorite, comprising up to 75% of all known meteorite falls on Earth. These meteorites are characterized by the presence of small spheres or granules called chondrules, formed in the early solar system over 4 billion years ago. Chondrites are often as old as the Earth and provide important information about the chemical composition and processes involved in the formation of the solar system.\nCharacteristics of NWA X meteorites\nOrigin:\nThese meteorites come from the vast desert areas of Northwest Africa, specifically Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, and Mali.\nThe desert provides a suitable environment for meteorite discovery due to its aridity and lack of vegetation.\nComposition:\nNWA meteorites can be stony (chondrites and achondrites), iron, or stony-iron.\nDue to their diverse origins, they can contain various minerals and elements depending on the type.\nClassification:\nUnclassified meteorites labeled \"NWA X\" have not undergone detailed scientific analysis to determine their exact classification.\nThey may later be classified as chondrites, achondrites, iron, or stony-iron based on further research and laboratory studies.\nScientific significance:\nThese meteorites can provide valuable data on the composition and history of the solar system.\nAnalysis of NWA meteorites can help scientists better understand the processes of planetary formation and the development of solar system bodies.\nChallenges with NWA X meteorites\nIdentification:\nThe identification and classification of these meteorites require laboratory methods such as petrography, mineralogy, and chemical analysis.\nMany unclassified meteorites remain unclassified due to the costs and equipment required for such analyses.\nCommercial aspect:\nNWA meteorites are frequently traded in the mineral and gem market.\nUnclassified meteorites may have a lower market value than those that have been scientifically studied and described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028645187909,"sku":"MENX70","price":16.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/75573_meteorite-nwa-x--3-5g--random-piece.jpg?v=1779384027","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/meteorite-nwa-x-3-5g-random-piece-menx70","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}