Chondritic Meteorite NWA 869

Chondritic meteorites are a relic from the birth of the Solar System, containing the oldest known material at 4.5 billion years old. This particular meteorite, or "chondrite," named NWA 869, was recovered in Northwest Africa in the year 2000.

This specimen is a piece of chondritic meteorite NWA 869 encased in an acrylic gem jar for protection. It is presented in a handsome glass-topped riker case with a specimen card that also serves as its certificate of authenticity.

This specimen is a complete chondritic meteorite, specifically meteorite NWA 869. NWA 869 was discovered in Northwest Africa in 2000. Over two metric tons of material from this meteorite have been found so far, with sizes ranging from pebble-sized to enormous chunks weighing more than 40 pounds.

The specimen is housed in an acrylic jar that is encased within a glass-topped riker display box. The box measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/2". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.