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NWA 14868 Diogenite PM 394.2 GNWA 14868 Diogenite Meteorite Polymict HED Achondrite main massA rare polymict diogenite from Northwest Africa, NWA 14868 is part of the HED meteorite family, likely from asteroid 4 Vesta. This specimen features light brown fragments composed mainly of orthopyroxene, with minor plagioclase, silica, chromite, troilite, and metal. A stunning example of planetary crust material from deep space. DIM: 72 X 61 X 59 MM

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NWA 14868 Diogenite Meteorite – Polymict HED Achondrite main massA rare polymict diogenite from Northwest Africa

This slice specimen provides a balanced combination of size

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As a type 5

resulting in attractive intergrowths and partial pseudomorphs that are highly sought after by collectors

The specimen shows a typical weathered fusion crust and natural surface texture characteristic of ordinary chondrites

making internal structures more visible and enhancing its value as a display and collector piece

giving them a distinctive ultramafic composition

It also includes chromite

The specimen displays a weathered fusion crust and natural surface texture typical of ordinary chondrites