NWA 11119 Held Sample (IMAGE)

University of New Mexico

NWA 11119 Held Sample

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This crustal rock was found in a sand dune in Mauritania by a nomad. The rock was lighter in color than most meteorites and was laced with green crystals, cavities and surrounded by quench melt.

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UNM Institute of Meteoritics

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