{"title":"Meteorites \u0026 Impactites","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-11-6g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (11.6g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 11.6 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51229557948700,"sku":"DAR10","price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P2080522.jpg?v=1739117242"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-4-5g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (4.5g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 4.5 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52882012471580,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P9010030.jpg?v=1756762775"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-4-34g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (4.34g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 4.34 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52882017681692,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P9010034.jpg?v=1756762836"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-9-g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (9 g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 9 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52882026037532,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P9010038.jpg?v=1756762958"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-11-85-g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (11.85 g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 11.85 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812502888732,"sku":"DAR15","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P1280165.jpg?v=1769633313"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-14-65-g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (14.65 g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 14.65 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812507541788,"sku":"DAR16","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P1280168.jpg?v=1769633405"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-6-30-g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (6.30 g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 6.30 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812522975516,"sku":"DAR08","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P1280178.jpg?v=1769633631"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-7-43-g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (7.43 g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 7.43 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812524286236,"sku":"DAR11","price":31.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P1280182.jpg?v=1769633760"},{"product_id":"darwin-crater-impact-glass-13-50-g-darwin-queenstown-district-west-coast-municipality-tasmania-australia","title":"Darwin Crater Impact Glass (13.50 g) - Darwin, Queenstown district, West Coast municipality, Tasmania, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarwin Crater glass is a rare and captivating impactite formed nearly 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite struck the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Australia. This natural glass, created by the intense heat and pressure of the impact, features mesmerizing textures and deep green to black hues, often with intricate flow patterns and bubbles trapped within. Unlike volcanic obsidian, Darwin glass is a true extraterrestrial relic—its formation is tied directly to a cosmic collision that reshaped the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, Darwin Crater glass is a unique addition to any meteorite, tektite, or impactite collection. Its scarcity outside of Tasmania, along with its undeniable connection to Earth's violent geological history, makes it a must-have for those who appreciate the raw power of celestial events. Whether you're drawn to its scientific significance or its natural beauty, this impactite is an extraordinary piece of the cosmos brought down to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 13.50 grams all together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812524777756,"sku":"DAR031","price":68.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P1280185.jpg?v=1769633838"},{"product_id":"gadamis-005-lunar-meteorite-ferroan-anorthosite-cataclastic-1-8-grams","title":"Gadamis 005 - Lunar Meteorite (Ferroan Anorthosite, Cataclastic) (1.8 grams)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA genuine piece of the Moon. Gadamis 005 was recovered from the Ghadamès region of Nalut District, Libya — the same strewn field that produced the Gadamis 002–004 lunar meteorites, all found together and purchased by collector Mark Lyon in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eClassified as a \u003cstrong\u003elunar ferroan anorthosite, cataclastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, this material is compositionally and texturally similar to samples the Apollo 16 astronauts brought back from the Moon's ancient highlands crust — some of the oldest rock in the inner solar system. The cataclastic texture records repeated impact shock: the anorthosite has been brecciated and partially annealed over billions of years of bombardment on the lunar surface, before a final impact ejected this fragment on its journey to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLunar meteorites are among the rarest materials available to collectors — fewer than 700 are known worldwide, and this piece carries the added distinction of near-identical mineralogy to an actual Apollo return sample, without the impossibility of ever owning one of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar (feldspathic), ferroan anorthosite, cataclastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghadamès, Nalut District, Libya, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achondrite — differentiated, lunar highlands crust\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326773448988,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190213.jpg?v=1784589197"},{"product_id":"gadamis-005-lunar-meteorite-ferroan-anorthosite-cataclastic","title":"Gadamis 005 - Lunar Meteorite (Ferroan Anorthosite, Cataclastic) (","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA genuine piece of the Moon. Gadamis 005 was recovered from the Ghadamès region of Nalut District, Libya — the same strewn field that produced the Gadamis 002–004 lunar meteorites, all found together and purchased by collector Mark Lyon in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eClassified as a \u003cstrong\u003elunar ferroan anorthosite, cataclastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, this material is compositionally and texturally similar to samples the Apollo 16 astronauts brought back from the Moon's ancient highlands crust — some of the oldest rock in the inner solar system. The cataclastic texture records repeated impact shock: the anorthosite has been brecciated and partially annealed over billions of years of bombardment on the lunar surface, before a final impact ejected this fragment on its journey to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLunar meteorites are among the rarest materials available to collectors — fewer than 700 are known worldwide, and this piece carries the added distinction of near-identical mineralogy to an actual Apollo return sample, without the impossibility of ever owning one of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar (feldspathic), ferroan anorthosite, cataclastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghadamès, Nalut District, Libya, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achondrite — differentiated, lunar highlands crust\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326773776668,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190233.jpg?v=1784589303"},{"product_id":"tatahouine-diogenite-vesta-0-2-grams","title":"Tatahouine — Diogenite (Vesta) (0.2 grams)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eTatahouine is one of the true classics of meteorite collecting: a witnessed fall from June 27, 1931, when an explosion and brilliant flash over Foum-Tataouine in southern Tunisia woke the entire population — and the French military garrison stationed there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ediogenite\u003c\/strong\u003e — an achondrite made almost entirely of orthopyroxene, believed to originate deep within the crust of the asteroid Vesta, one of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt and the presumed parent of the entire HED (howardite-eucrite-diogenite) meteorite clan. Unlike most diogenites, which are composed of small pyroxene grains, Tatahouine is dominated by unusually large single pyroxene crystals — later deformed by shock and re-annealed, a record of violent events on its parent asteroid roughly 4.4 billion years ago, layered atop material that itself is close to 4.5 billion years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eTatahouine broke apart high in the atmosphere, so most recovered material is small and carries no fusion crust — the distinctive olive-green stone threaded with dark shock veins is what identifies it. Because of this, and because the total known weight is only around 12 kg from a fall now over 90 years old, well-documented Tatahouine specimens are genuinely scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achondrite, Diogenite (Ca-poor orthopyroxenite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFell:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 27, 1931, 1:30 AM, near Foum-Tataouine, Tunisia — witnessed fall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED achondrite, likely sourced from asteroid 4 Vesta\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326774661404,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190221.jpg?v=1784589538"},{"product_id":"tatahouine-diogenite-vesta-0-3-grams","title":"Tatahouine — Diogenite (Vesta) (0.3 grams)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eTatahouine is one of the true classics of meteorite collecting: a witnessed fall from June 27, 1931, when an explosion and brilliant flash over Foum-Tataouine in southern Tunisia woke the entire population — and the French military garrison stationed there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ediogenite\u003c\/strong\u003e — an achondrite made almost entirely of orthopyroxene, believed to originate deep within the crust of the asteroid Vesta, one of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt and the presumed parent of the entire HED (howardite-eucrite-diogenite) meteorite clan. Unlike most diogenites, which are composed of small pyroxene grains, Tatahouine is dominated by unusually large single pyroxene crystals — later deformed by shock and re-annealed, a record of violent events on its parent asteroid roughly 4.4 billion years ago, layered atop material that itself is close to 4.5 billion years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eTatahouine broke apart high in the atmosphere, so most recovered material is small and carries no fusion crust — the distinctive olive-green stone threaded with dark shock veins is what identifies it. Because of this, and because the total known weight is only around 12 kg from a fall now over 90 years old, well-documented Tatahouine specimens are genuinely scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achondrite, Diogenite (Ca-poor orthopyroxenite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFell:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 27, 1931, 1:30 AM, near Foum-Tataouine, Tunisia — witnessed fall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e HED achondrite, likely sourced from asteroid 4 Vesta\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326775120156,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190225.jpg?v=1784589652"},{"product_id":"nwa-15739-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-0-45-grams","title":"NWA 15739 — CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite (0.45 grams)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA primitive carbonaceous chondrite from the CM group — chemically among the most pristine, least-altered material available from the early solar system. NWA 15739 was recovered from Northwest Africa and formally classified with a total known weight of just under 294 grams, making it a genuinely low-TKW specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eClassified as \u003cstrong\u003eCM2\u003c\/strong\u003e, this meteorite preserves abundant chondrules (~250 micron average diameter) set in an iron-rich, fine-grained matrix, with no calcium-aluminum inclusions observed — a texture typical of the CM group's moderate degree of aqueous alteration on its parent body. CM chondrites are close cousins of Murchison, one of the most scientifically studied meteorites ever recovered, and are prized by collectors for representing solar-system material largely unmodified since accretion 4.5 billion years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a total known weight under 300 grams, this is a scarce find-class carbonaceous chondrite — considerably rarer on the market than the ordinary chondrites that make up the bulk of NWA finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbonaceous chondrite, CM2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest Africa, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTKW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 293.87 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326776332572,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190205.jpg?v=1784589836"},{"product_id":"nwa-13937-lunar-meteorite-feldspathic-breccia-0-46g","title":"NWA 13739 — Lunar Meteorite (Feldspathic Breccia) (0.46g)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNWA 13739 is a genuine piece of the Moon — a lunar meteorite recovered near Tindouf, Algeria, and purchased from local finders in November 2020. Classified as a feldspathic lunar breccia, it consists of fine-grained lithic fragments and various pyroxene minerals cemented together and cut through by dark, glassy melt veins, formed when this material was blasted off the lunar surface by an ancient impact and eventually made its way to Earth. The total known weight of this find is a modest 712 grams, making genuine lunar material like this one of the rarest and most sought-after categories in all of meteoritics — vastly outweighed in scarcity by the sheer improbability of a lunar fragment surviving ejection, an interplanetary journey, atmospheric entry, and terrestrial recovery all in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis specimen shows the typical characteristics of Saharan lunar finds: an irregular, fusion-crust-free exterior with a light caliche coating from its desert burial environment, and a dark, fine-grained brecciated interior once cut or exposed. As with all lunar meteorites, no fragment of this material was ever seen falling — it was identified purely through its distinctive mineralogy and geochemistry, which unmistakably ties it to Apollo and Luna program lunar samples. For collectors building toward a complete suite of planetary materials, a documented lunar meteorite like NWA 13739 represents one of the true trophy pieces of the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.46g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar meteorite, feldspathic breccia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algeria (purchased March 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTKW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 712g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326776955164,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190211.jpg?v=1784589998"},{"product_id":"laayoune-002-lunar-meteorite-feldspathic-breccia-0-226-grams","title":"Laâyoune 002 — Lunar Meteorite (Feldspathic Breccia) (0.226 grams)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA confirmed fragment of the Moon, recovered from the Saguia el Hamra region near Laâyoune, Western Sahara, in January 2022. Two principal stones were recovered — 3,680 g and 1,468 g — bringing the meteorite's total known weight to 5.15 kg, officially approved by the Meteoritical Society in March 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eClassified as a \u003cstrong\u003elunar feldspathic breccia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Laâyoune 002 is built from crushed and re-fused fragments of the Moon's ancient highlands crust — the same anorthosite-rich terrain sampled by Apollo 15's famous \"Genesis Rock.\" The stones show a low shock stage and low weathering state, with a gray exterior scattered with distinctive whitish feldspar clasts and no fusion crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eLunar meteorites remain among the rarest materials a collector can own — under 700 are known from the entire Moon — and Laâyoune 002's larger total known weight makes it one of the more attainable entry points into lunar collecting without sacrificing authenticity or story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saguia el Hamra, Western Sahara, January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTKW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.15 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326779150620,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190201.jpg?v=1784590293"},{"product_id":"2-agoudal-iron-meteorite-iiab-0-546-grams","title":"Agoudal — Iron Meteorite (IIAB) (0.546 grams)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAgoudal is one of the more dramatic recent iron meteorite discoveries — and one tied to genuine geological mystery. First identified near the village of Agoudal in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains in 2000, small fragments sat unrecognized for over a decade before a dealer confirmed the material as an iron meteorite in 2011. A systematic search the following year turned up an extraordinary strewn field, including a 60 kg mass buried half a meter underground; total recovered weight is now estimated at 100 kg or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eClassified as a \u003cstrong\u003eIIAB iron\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coarsest octahedrite group with the lowest nickel content of any iron meteorite class — Agoudal is composed of coarse kamacite with abundant schreibersite and rhabdite inclusions, and displays Neumann lines on etched surfaces. What makes Agoudal scientifically remarkable is its location: the strewn field sits atop Jurassic marly limestone bearing shatter cones, physical evidence of ancient impact shock. Researchers have documented this as one of the rare cases where a modern meteorite fall (dated to roughly 105,000 years ago) landed directly on the remnant of a much older impact structure — an association almost never seen in the geological record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIndividual pieces typically show sharp, torn edges and a rich natural patina, a legacy of the violent atmospheric breakup that scattered this iron across the Atlas foothills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron meteorite, IIAB (coarsest octahedrite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agoudal, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco, 2000 (main recovery 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTKW:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100 kg+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rad Man Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326779740444,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5524\/1500\/files\/P7190207.jpg?v=1784590369"}],"url":"https:\/\/radmanminerals.com\/collections\/meteorites-impactites.oembed","provider":"Rad Man Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}