NWA 17368 LL3 Meteorite Slice 41.2g

NWA 17368 LL3 Meteorite Slice – 41.2g | Rare Chondrite from Northwest AfricaOwn a piece of the early solar system with this stunning 41.2g slice of NWA 17368 – a rare LL3 chondrite meteorite discovered in Northwest Africa.Meteorite Name: NWA 17368Type: LL3 Ordinary ChondriteWeight: 41.2 gramsFind Location: Northwest AfricaQuantity Found: Very limited – part of a single meteorite find, classified and catalogued in 2022.Description:This beautifully cut and polished LL3 meteorite slice is part of the NWA 17368 meteorite, an extremely rare low-iron, low-metal ordinary chondrite. LL3 chondrites are among the most primitive and scientifically valuable meteorites, preserving nearly unaltered material from the birth of our solar system over 4.5 billion years ago.What makes this slice extraordinary is its visible chondrules—rounded silicate grains that formed in the protoplanetary disk. LL3 meteorites have undergone minimal thermal metamorphism, making them ideal for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts seeking authentic, primitive solar system material.Each slice comes from a limited quantity of material recovered in the Saharan region of Northwest Africa, where stark desert conditions make meteorite discovery and preservation possible. Only a small number of pieces were recovered, and this 49.9g specimen represents one of the more substantial slices available on the market.Key Features:Authentic NWA 17368 LL3 meteoriteClassified as a type 3 chondrite – minimal alteration, highly primitiveVisible chondrules and matrix texture41.2 grams – a significant slice, perfect for display or studySourced from a single meteorite find in Northwest AfricaExtremely limited availabilityLL3 meteorite for sale, NWA 17368 meteorite, Northwest Africa meteorite, chondrite meteorite slice, rare space rock, primitive chondrite, meteorite collection piece, collectible meteorite, LL3 chondrite specimen, 41.2g meteorite slice, authentic meteorite sample