Moon Rock Lunar Meteorite Bechar 003 Algerian Sahara Desert Discovered 2022 COA
Location: Lunar Moon Rock
Weight: 1 Ounce (Display)
Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Display)
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Meteorite: Lunar Moon Rock
Location: Algerian Sahara
Date of Fall: Discover In 2022
This Lunar Feldspathic Brecchia is paired with Bechar 003. It was discovered in the Algerian Sahara Desert in 2022
Meteorites are pieces of celestial matter that have crossed vast stretches of space to reach Earth, surviving intense heat and friction as they pass through the atmosphere. Formed on asteroids, comets, and distant planetary surfaces, these rare stones serve as time capsules from the early history of the solar system.
No two meteorites are alike. They display a wide variety of colors, crystalline structures, and mineral compositions, shaped by millions of years in space. Iron meteorites are dense and metallic, dominated by iron and nickel, while chondrites are stony meteorites recognized by tiny rounded inclusions known as chondrules, which are among the oldest materials ever formed. The rare achondrites combine stone and metal and may contain brilliant olivine crystals or embedded rock fragments, creating visually striking and scientifically important specimens.
Each meteorite is a genuine fragment of the universe, offering collectors, educators, and enthusiasts a tangible connection to distant worlds and cosmic history.