Description

Key Details

• Classification: Primitive Achondrite (Winonaite).

• Type: Achondrite.

• Weight: 4.55 g.

• Find location: Northwest Africa (Algeria).

• Year found: 2023.

• Reference: Meteoritical Bulletin Database (LPI) https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=80495

This 4.55 gram specimen offers an accessible entry point into the Winonaite group (NWA 16208). Despite its compact size, this piece authentically represents the primitive achondrite class, showcasing the recrystallized texture indicative of a parent body that underwent significant thermal metamorphism. An ideal specimen for comparative study or for collectors looking to fill a specific classification gap with a scientifically verified piece.