Northwest Africa 5477 (NWA 5477)

NWA 5477 was discovered in the Sahara Desert during 2008 and has a Total Known Weight of 1960g in the form of two stones. This meteorite was classified as an L3 chondrite with a Shock Rating of S4 and a low Weathering Level of W1.

This meteorite displays a stunning interior of crisp, fresh, multi-coloured chondrules ranging in size and type. This slice also has an obvious inclusion in the centre which is grey in colour and is devoid of chondrules and quite featureless. The only noticeable highlight is a few darker grains inside but this inclusion is also accentuated by a solid black border. This specimen is part of the Meteorites Australia Collection (MA.08.0027).

NWA 5477 (L3) 12.824g Complete Slice. (Polished Side)
Enlargement ---> 1500 x 987 (400KB)

NWA 5477 (L3) 12.824g Complete Slice. (Unpolished Side)
Enlargement ---> 1500 x 1008 (417KB)

NWA 5477 (L3) 12.824g Complete Slice. (Close-up)