Bensour (LL6) - 27.77g Half Individual with Troilite Inclusion

The Bensour meteorite fall occurred over the Algeria/Morocco border on February 10th, 2002 at 4:00pm. Bensour has been classified as a very fine grained monomict breccia LL6 with a Shock Level of 4 and a Weathering Level of 0. With its pale and relatively featureless interior, Bensour may appear less remarkable than that of some other chondrites. However, some specimens have been known to contain relatively large Troilite inclusions. Troilite is a non-magnetic form of Iron Sulphide (FeS) which is where its deep golden-yellow colour comes from. The inclusion in the corner of this fragmented half individual below measures a considerable 6.5mm x 4mm. This specimen is part of the Meteorites Australia Collection (MA.05.0089).

Bensour was also the Monthly Favourite for December 2002 --->

Bensour (LL6) 27.77g Half Individual with a large Troilite Inclusion. (MA.05.0089)

Bensour (LL6) 27.77g Half Individual with a large Troilite Inclusion. (MA.05.0089)

Bensour (LL6) 27.77g Half Individual. (MA.05.0089)

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