NWA 14793
Approved by the Meteoritical Society on March 26, 2022
Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite, type CV3
Discovery: 2021
Acquired: 2021 by Adrián Contreras
Total mass (TKW): 975 g
Coordinates: Unknown
Weight: 4 g / 0,00882 lb
Measurements: 16 x 14 x 10 mm / 0,630″ x 0,551″ x 0,394″
History: Meteorite NWA 14793 is a CV3-type carbonaceous chondrite, one of the most primitive and least altered types in existence. These rocks are true cosmic fossils that have traveled through space for more than 4.5 billion years, preserving within them secrets about the formation of planets and the chemistry that may have given rise to life. Its name comes from the "Northwest Africa" ​​designation used to identify meteorites recovered from this vast, desert region of northwest Africa, where it was discovered in 2021. At first glance, NWA 14793 is already fascinating: its surface shows perfectly defined chondrules, small spheres formed by crystals of minerals such as olivine and pyroxene that rapidly solidified in the solar nebula. These chondrules are embedded in a dense, mineralized matrix that also shows evidence of aqueous alteration processes, indicating that this fragment was exposed to liquid water on its parent asteroid. Every detail reveals the early history of the solar system, the collisions, temperature changes, and chemical processes that shaped rocky bodies and, ultimately, planets. CV3 chondrites like NWA 14793 are especially valuable because they contain information about the primordial composition of the solar system. They preserve minerals and complex organic compounds that allow scientists to study how planets formed and how the building blocks of life might have originated. Owning a fragment like this means holding a silent witness to the birth of the solar system, a piece that connects our planet to the origins of the universe. Its rarity, beauty, and scientific significance make NWA 14793 a coveted piece for collectors and researchers alike. Each fragment is a small chapter in cosmic history, a window into the past that reminds us where we come from and how it all began.
 
Includes information card and presentation box.
Link to The Meteoritical Society: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=77295
 
This piece will travel insured in a safety package to arrive in perfect condiiton.