Description: Northwest Africa 15104Basic informationName: Northwest Africa 15104 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 15104 Observed fall: No Year found: 2021 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: 36.01 kg Classification history:Recommended: L6 This is 1 of 12078 approved meteorites (plus 6 unapproved names) classified as L6. Comments:Approved 23 Jul 2022WriteupNorthwest Africa 15104 (NWA 15104)(Northwest Africa)Purchased: 2021Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6)History: Purchased by John Humphries from Mostafa Hnini in Morocco on September 30, 2021.Physical characteristics: Three identical appearing pieces: 16215 grams, 9251 grams, and 10543 grams. Sand blasted exteriors, dark coloration, some surfaces have an orange-brown patina. Saw cut reveals scattered faint chondrules set in a dark and light brown groundmass. Bright metal/sulfide grains are present throughout.Petrography: (C. Agee, UNM) Microprobe analysis and reflected light microscopy reveal relict recrystallized chondrules, recrystallized groundmass, and ubiquitous metal and sulfide, some of which is very finely disseminated. Plagioclase grain size up to ~150 μm in diameter.Geochemistry: (A. Ross, UNM) Olivine Fa24.6±0.2, Fe/Mn=49±2, n=10; low-Ca pyroxene Fs20.7±0.3Wo1.6±0.2, Mn/Fe=29±1, n=6.Classification: Ordinary chondrite (L6)Specimens: 31.9 g on deposit at UNM, John Humphries holds the main mass.Data from: MB111 Table 0 Line 0:Place of purchase:MoroccoDate:P 2021Mass (g):36009Pieces:3Class:L6Shock stage:S3Weathering grade:W2Fayalite (mol%):24.6±0.2Ferrosilite (mol%):20.7±0.3Wollastonite (mol%):1.6±0.2Classifier:C. Agee, UNMType spec mass (g):31.9Type spec location:UNMMain mass:John HumphriesComments:Fieldname JH-2; submitted by C. AgeeI will combine the cost of shipping for all the items you win during a 2 week period that are paid for in a single transaction. Please note. If items are paid for separately, they will be shipped separately due to eBay tracking reasons. Also, I ship items within 24 hours from the time of payment. Therefore, do not pay for any items until you are done bidding so I can ship everything in one package. Please take your time and don't pay for up to 2 weeks. Shipping includes tracking and delivery confirmation.I am a member of the awesome Global Meteorite Association #GMA0021Please only pay in one payment when you are all done. Postage is the same for all the items you win over a 2 week period. ONLY pay in ONE PAYMENT when you are all done winning and ready to buy everything you wanted. I mail out all items the same day or in the morning. Thanks, John Humphries, P.O. BOX 310, Tombstone, AZ 85638
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