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Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section
$61,214.04
£45,000
€52,528.01
CA$85,416.05
A$92,480.70
CHF 49,167.73
MX$1,115,380.99
NOK 618,311.92
SEK 576,442.81
DKK 392,317.65
About the Item
This spectacular polished slice of the Lunar meteorite Gadamis 004, reveals a mosaic-like interior, evoking the surface of the Moon as seen by the eye on a clear night. Weighing 149 grams, this complete cross-section of the Gadamis 004 meteorite reveals a complex matrix of white, grey, and charcoal angular clasts. These crystalline textures, known as breccia, are typical of ferroan anorthosite, a rock type found in the ancient lunar highlands and also brought back by the Apollo 16 mission. Ejected from the Moon’s surface by a meteoric impact, this fragment traveled through space perhaps for millions of years before falling to Earth and being recovered in the Libyan desert near Ghadames.
Lunar meteorites are exceedingly rare, with fewer than 0.1% of all known meteorites originating from the Moon. This specimen is cut and polished to reveal the internal structure, evoking the beauty of the lunar surface as seen from Earth. Its subtle tones and angular, fractured forms complement a minimal or layered aesthetic. Officially classified in the Meteoritical Bulletin No. 111 (2022), it is both an important piece of natural history as well as a striking addition to a contemporary collection.
A piece of both scientific rarity and astounding natural beauty.
Provenance
Discovered in Ghadamis, Nalut District, Libya (30.284 ° N, 11.005 ° E)
Please note that this item is a work of art and is thus exempt from US reciprocal tariffs.
ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections. Do not hesitate to contact us for more details on this piece.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.93 in (17.6 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:4.5 billion years old
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 430111stDibs: LU1052246014722
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