Gascoyne Junction Chondrite

GAS95

Australian Chondrite

This specimen was purchased directly from the finder. The meteorite was discovered completely buried red soil embedded in the entire surface. The smooth fusion crusted is found over all but a 3 cm circle on the back revealling the interior texture. A fracture crack is also present. Subjected to extreme temperature, pressure  and shock to form this meteorite example.

We presented specimen to the buyer in a small gift box and certificate of authenticity.

 

 

52 x 47 x 30 mm

95.5 g complete

$340.00

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Gascoyne Junction

Location:
  • Australia
    • WA
Found: 1978, before
Group:
  • Stone
Type:
  • Ordinary Chondrite
Class:
  • H5
Total known weight: 10 kg

Upper Gascoyne County, Western Australia, Australia
Found before 1978, recognized 1992
Ordinary Chondrite (H5)

50 stones totaling ~10 kg (largest, 1.6 kg) were found by a prospector in a 2 ´ 4 km area of a sheep station. Mineralogy and classification (C. Lewis and J. Clark, Arizona State University): olivine, Fa19.  The stewnfield of stones was found by a prospector searching for gold. These stones have a brown fusion crust most are stained by the deep red dirt of the Australian outback.