Lot 83
Dar al Gani 430
The Robert Elliott Meteorite Collection Part II
Auction: 17 August 2011 at 15:00 BST
£475
Description
polished part slice
Dimensions
6.2g, 3.7 x 2.5cm
Footnote
Dar al Gani 430 (Sahara) C3 Un-grouped carbonaceous chondrite (stone) - found 1998:
This extremely rare meteorite does not fit into any standard group and has been classified as a C3 un-grouped carbonaceous chondrite. With a total known weight of just 572g, DaG 430 is one of only three known meteorites to have this unique classification. In cut sections, DaG 430 reveals a very fresh, grey coloured matrix with a surprising amount of metal flake and black chondrules. A wonderfully rare meteorite.