Erg Chech 002 Ungrouped Achondrite Polished Slice 8.57g Carbonado and impact melt clasts

and impact melt clasts

Given the complete lack of weathering of the stones

This particular piece was once in the Swiss Meteorite Lab Collection

Most of the time

Erg Chech 002 Ungrouped Achondrite Polished Slice 8.57g Carbonado and impact melt clastsWhen Erg Chech 002 was first discovered in Algeria, many didn't believe that it was a meteorite due to its appearance. After it was classified by scientists, they realized that this is not only a meteorite, but it's one of the rarest. This is volcanic rock that is older than Earth itself! They believe that Erg Chech 002 is volcanic material from a protoplanet or asteroid that was destroyed long ago. These beautiful pieces of volcanic rock and olivine