Small but beautiful examples of rarer types!
 		 

A lovely Allende! This is a slice with a large
surface area, measuring 5.4cm x 2.3cm with
a mass of 4.4 grams We have several other
slices and endcuts: contact us for details!
£50

A really good-looking slice of the NWA 801
CR2 carbonaceous chondrite, which includes
amazing (and typical) metallic blebs and
armoured chondrules.We have several available:
this one has a very respectable mass of 2.3g
£120
NWA 4024 is an example of the extremely rare Winonaite
primitive achondrite class. Found in the western Sahara
in 2005, the tiny 32g main mass was bought by a dealer in
Morocco. Our slice has a respectable mass of .25g
£45
Tagish Lake is a C2 / CI2 carbonaceous chondrite
that many scientists believe may have originated
on the surface of a comet. It was seen falling in
British Columbia,Canada in January, 2000
£35

Dho312 is an acapulcoite: an example of a type
of primitive achondrite. It was discovered on
January 11 2001 in Oman. These meteorites are
thought to have come from the same parent body
as lodranites, and may represent a 'halfway' stage
between chondrites and achondrites. This sample
has a mass of just under 1g
£35
We have a good inventory of the well-known
NWA 3118. As with many carbonaceous space
rocks, eight of the twenty amino acids found
in terrestrial life have been identified in this
meteorite. Many biologists are convinced that
this is proof that life was 'seeded' on Earth
in this way! E-mail for details!
From
£15
We have managed to buy a number of slices of
the Gujba bencubbinite. Arguably the most
 beautiful of all meteorites, and certainly one
of the most sought-after, this stunning item is
packed with metal and cryptocrystalline silicate
spheroids. This example has a mass of 3.85g
£120

Murchison is a justifiably famous CM2 carbonaceous
chondrite, which fell on September 28th, 1969 near
the town of Murchison, Victoria, Australia. Many of
the claims made for this rare and attractive meteorite
are contentious, but it certainly does contain over
92 amino acids, only 19 of which are found on Earth!
The high water content (12%) suggests a cometary
origin, like the equally sought-after Tagish Lake. We
have several small specimens: phone for availability.
From
£60
This is a beautiful .75g slice of the Kainsaz CO3.2
carbonaceous meteorite that fell in Russia in 1937.
Perfect for 'type set' collectors: a really attractive
example of this rare meteorite.
£30
Howardites are brecciated achondrites that
mostly originated on the Asteroid Vesta. We
have many different examples, at a variety of
masses and prices, including NWA 2696, 1281,
and 3117 and a similar inventory of Eucrites.
Phone or e-mail for details!
From £15
With only 30 kilos available on Earth, Ureilites are
rarer than Martian meteorites! Their parent body
is unknown: they all display high carbon content,
and more excitingly, tiny particles of diamond.
These, it is believed, were produced by high
pressure shocking of the graphite matrix. We have
various sizes available: this sample of NWA 4231
has a mass 0f 1.67g
£35
We have just purchased a 200g piece of
the EL3 fossil meteorite NWA 2965
This enstatite-rich meteorite (which has
been paired with NWA 4295) was discovered
in 2005 near El Hagounia, Western Sahara.
We have cut several slices and these show
typical glittery enstatite and dark veining.
NWA 2965 was discovered on the surface of
a saline 'playa', while other paired stones
have been found up to a metre below the
surface. Price per 5g slice:
£20
NWA 4295 is classified as an EL3 fossil meteorite.
This enstatite-rich meteorite was discovered
in an Algerian conglomerate in 2005. Our examples
display shock-veining and glittering enstatite crystals.
These stones are very rare, accounting for less than
2% of all chondrites. Available in 15g fragments at:
£35
NWA 2828 is also an EL3 fossil enstatite meteorite,
discovered in the sediments of an ancient Algerian
lake bed in 2005. It is believed that the original
metal components were chemically altered by long
term exposure to the mineral-rich waters of the
prehistoric lake into which the parent body fell. This
impressive slice has a mass Of 25.7g and displays
beautifully the altered chondrules that are considered
characteristic of the type.
£70
Tatahouine is a diogenite from the asteroid
Vesta. This rare meteorite fell on June 27, 1931
at 0130 hours, about 2 1/2 mi. NE of the village
of Foum Tatahouine, Tunisia, breaking into
thousands of small fragments.This, at 2.2g,
is larger than most offered for sale: we have
several other similarly sized pieces too!
£30
These more typical Tatahouine fragments
have masses around 1g. A great way to acquire
a piece of Vesta without breaking the bank!
From
£15
This is a 2.3g slice of the howardite NWA3117
found in 2003, probably in Mauretania. With a
low TKW of just 2.5kg, this is a difficult item to
locate! Many other HEDs available!
£30
We have samples of a new find of the enstatite
Al Haggounia 001. First found in 2005 North East
of Laayoune, Western Sahara and classified by
Albert Jambon at the Pierre & Marie Curie University,
Paris, this exciting addition to a rare group is now
available. This sample has a mass of 8g and is
shown around four times actual size.!
£15
This beautifully cut and polished 15g slice of
Al Haggounia 001 displays extremely well the
highly metamorphosised chondrules that are
characteristic of the class.
£35
Larger quantities of Al Haggounia 001 are
available, from 5g to 150g. Each is supplied
with copies of two mails from Professor Jambon.
£1.50 per
gram
Perhaps you might consider buying one of
our rare achondrite collections. This contains
good-sized samples of all three HED types from
the asteroid Vesta, a Lunaite, a Martian meteorite,
an Angrite that some researchers feel may have
originated on Mercury, an Aubrite, an Acapulcoite
and, finally, a Ureilite! Phenomenal value: even
if you could find examples of all nine types, you
would have to pay around £30 each!
£200
Note! Most meteorites here are shown in magnified view! Masses are given as size guides!