08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite
08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite 08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite 08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite 08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite 08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite

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08967 - Fragment 0.277 g NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite

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Species
NWA Unclassified Diogenite Achondrite Meteorite
Age
-
Location
Fell in South Morocco, Northwest Africa
Formation
Parent Body 4 Vesta Asteroid
Size
8.0 mm   •    in
Weight
0.277 g   •    oz
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Description
Beautiful fragment of this Diogenite achondrite meteorite.

Diogenites are a group of the HED meteorite clan, a type of achondritic stony meteorites. Diogenites are currently believed to originate from deep within the crust of the asteroid 4 Vesta, and as such are part of the HED meteorite clan. There are about 40 distinct members known.

Diogenites are composed of igneous rocks of plutonic origin, having solidified slowly enough deep within Vesta's crust to form crystals which are larger than in the eucrites. These crystals are primarily magnesium-rich orthopyroxene, with small amounts of plagioclase and olivine.

Diogenites are named for Diogenes of Apollonia, an ancient Greek philosopher who was the first to suggest an outer space origin for meteorites.

The authenticity of this specimen is guaranteed by the geologist Juan Avilés Poblador, member of International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA 5681).
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