{"title":"Ouargla 004 Lunar Meteorite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"267\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eOuargla 004 Lunar Meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptionally rare lunar meteorite that originated on the Moon before being blasted into space by a powerful impact and eventually reaching Earth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eOfficially recognised by the Meteoritical Society, \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eOuargla 004\u003c\/strong\u003e was discovered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eOuargla Province, Algeria\u003c\/strong\u003e, during \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e and approved later that year. Classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eLunar Feldspathic Melt Breccia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the entire known meteorite weighs just \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e1,046 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the rarer officially recognised lunar meteorites available to collectors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eUnlike meteorites that originate from asteroids, lunar meteorites are genuine fragments of the Moon. They are created when large asteroid impacts eject pieces of the lunar surface into space. After travelling through the Solar System, a small number eventually intersect Earth's orbit and survive atmospheric entry, providing scientists with direct samples of the Moon without the need for a space mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eOuargla 004 is classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003epolymict feldspathic melt breccia\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it is composed of numerous fragments of different lunar rocks that became fused together by molten material generated during ancient impact events. Petrographic examination identified feldspathic breccias, poikilitic norite, troctolite and glassy impact melt together with accessory minerals including chromite, ilmenite, troilite, spinel, silica polymorphs and small iron-nickel metal grains. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eThe meteorite displays a distinctive glossy black exterior with little or no preserved fusion crust. When cut and polished, its interior reveals a fine-grained impact breccia recording multiple episodes of lunar bombardment over billions of years. Mineral chemistry confirms its lunar origin through characteristic iron-to-manganese ratios in olivine and pyroxene together with highly calcic plagioclase. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eWith a total known weight of only \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e1.046 kilograms\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ouargla 004 represents an outstanding opportunity to own authentic material from Earth's nearest celestial neighbour. Every specimen preserves a unique record of the Moon's violent geological history dating back more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e4.5 billion years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eOur collection showcases authentic Ouargla 004 specimens selected for their provenance, recognised classification and scientific significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eAs our collection continues to grow, additional Ouargla 004 specimens and preparations will be added.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14m44eq\" data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"3065\" class=\"w-fit 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data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLunar Meteorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2751\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2779\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeldspathic Melt Breccia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2790\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSubtype\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2816\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePolymict Lunar Breccia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2832\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFind or Fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eFind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2863\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCountry of Recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2886\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eOuargla Province\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2920\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear Found\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2928\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2945\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2953\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2975\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTotal Known Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e1,046g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3005\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePieces Recovered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3031\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3065\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fpjz11\" data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eWhy Collect Ouargla 004?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3yj8el\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eOfficially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eLunar Feldspathic Melt Breccia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18bty2j\" data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eGenuine material originating from the Moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bvtg0f\" data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003eTotal known weight of only \u003cstrong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e1,046 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v9wv5l\" data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003eFormed by multiple ancient lunar impact events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zocfib\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003eContains feldspathic breccias, norite, troctolite and impact melt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eprrut\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003eAn exceptional addition to advanced meteorite collections and planetary science displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hvay18\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003eFeatured Specimens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003eOur collection may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vrffxx\" data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003eRaw Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqev57\" data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3545\"\u003ePolished Slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16zh2ra\" data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eEnd Cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bc1b3m\" data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003eCollector Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15niqx1\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eResearch Quality Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i3n1x9\" data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003eMuseum Display Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3737\"\u003eAs our collection grows, additional Ouargla 004 specimens and preparations will become available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3768\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17984se\" data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003eWhat is Ouargla 004?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003eOuargla 004 is an officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003elunar meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e recovered in Algeria during 2021. It originated from the Moon before being ejected into space by an ancient impact event. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bguoe2\" data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4056\"\u003eWhat is a feldspathic melt breccia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eA feldspathic melt breccia is a rock composed of fragments of different lunar rocks that became cemented together by molten impact material during major collisions on the Moon. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"k4opd6\" data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4305\"\u003eWhy is Ouargla 004 so rare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4460\"\u003eOnly \u003cstrong data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4327\"\u003e1,046 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e have been officially recorded, making it significantly rarer than many other lunar meteorites. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mvt1b3\" data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003eHow do scientists know it came from the Moon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4720\"\u003eIts mineral chemistry, rock textures and characteristic iron-to-manganese ratios match samples collected during the Apollo missions and other confirmed lunar meteorites. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k93n0w\" data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4754\"\u003eWhere was Ouargla 004 found?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4756\" data-end=\"4960\"\u003eIt was discovered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4777\" data-end=\"4806\"\u003eOuargla Province, Algeria\u003c\/strong\u003e, during 2021 by nomads who recognised the unusual stones before they entered the scientific classification process. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sbwcxz\" data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"4991\"\u003eIs every specimen unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5123\"\u003eYes. Every specimen differs naturally in shape, mineral distribution, breccia texture and weathering, making every example unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jmb2nj\" data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5147\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5179\"\u003eYou may also be interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5297\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"52cvwt\" data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5202\"\u003eMeteorite Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h4la5f\" data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5221\"\u003eLunar Meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19k2uuz\" data-start=\"5222\" data-end=\"5242\"\u003eMeteorites by Name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cjb1gz\" data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5278\"\u003eOued El Hamim 001 Lunar Meteorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"djl7a0\" data-start=\"5279\" data-end=\"5297\"\u003eStony Meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1g5aw3h\" data-start=\"5299\" data-end=\"5312\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"levdt1\" data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5399\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=Ouargla+004\u0026amp;ants=no\u0026amp;nwas=\u0026amp;falls=\u0026amp;valids=\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=1000\u0026amp;map=ge\u0026amp;browse=\u0026amp;country=All\u0026amp;srt=name\u0026amp;categ=All\u0026amp;mblist=All\u0026amp;rect=\u0026amp;phot=no\u0026amp;strewn=no\u0026amp;snew=0\u0026amp;pnt=Normal+table\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;code=75009\" title=\"Ouargla 004\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Database – Ouargla 004.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dxtlhk\" data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5493\"\u003eMeteoritical Society – Meteoritical Bulletin No. 110.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ouargla-004-lunar-meteorite-specimen","title":"Ouargla 004 Lunar Meteorite Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"245\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eOuargla 004 Lunar Meteorite Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptionally rare fragment of the Moon that travelled through space before naturally falling to Earth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eOfficially recognised by the Meteoritical Society, \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eOuargla 004\u003c\/strong\u003e was recovered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eOuargla Province, Algeria\u003c\/strong\u003e, during 2021 and is classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eLunar Feldspathic Melt Breccia\u003c\/strong\u003e. With an official \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"492\"\u003etotal known weight of just 1,046 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this remarkable meteorite represents one of the rarer classified lunar meteorites available to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eEach specimen preserves evidence of ancient impact events that reshaped the lunar surface over billions of years. The exact numbered specimen shown in the photographs is the meteorite you will receive, making every piece a unique addition to any meteorite or planetary science collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jj33nq\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eChoosing Your Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eEach Ouargla 004 lunar meteorite has been individually catalogued with a unique GeoFossils specimen number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1143\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1039\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1049\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1077\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1086\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1095\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1098\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1104\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1113\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1122\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1131\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e07\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1140\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eYou will receive the exact numbered specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr6efq\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eThese specimens are supplied in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003enatural raw condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No cutting, polishing, stabilisation or artificial enhancement has been carried out, preserving their original geological characteristics and scientific value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a28z65\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eWhy Choose This Specimen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"2111\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1547\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1558\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1581\" 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humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nihbyq\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves where practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q22vf7\" data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2g7pj\" data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003eClean only with a soft, dry brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mjssjv\" data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eStore separately from harder minerals to minimise accidental damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vyi38c\" data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003ePreserve the natural surface as it contributes to the specimen's scientific significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xl633v\" data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjpfae\" data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10bvu8t\" data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eEvery Ouargla 004 meteorite is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"72romj\" data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003eNatural variations in shape, texture, colour, breccia structure and weathering are expected and form part of the meteorite's geological history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tdas10\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003eImages are provided for identification and selection 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