{"product_id":"timimoun-002-diogenite-polished-slice","title":"Timimoun 002 Diogenite Meteorite Polished Slice","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eTimimoun 002 Diogenite Meteorite Polished Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptionally rare meteorite formed deep within the crust of a differentiated asteroid during the earliest history of our Solar System.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eOfficially recognised by the Meteoritical Society, \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eTimimoun 002\u003c\/strong\u003e was recovered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eAdrar Province, Algeria\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 2024 and approved in 2025. Classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eDiogenite\u003c\/strong\u003e, this remarkable meteorite belongs to the prestigious \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eHowardite–Eucrite–Diogenite (HED)\u003c\/strong\u003e group, which is widely believed to have originated from asteroid \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e4 Vesta\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eEach polished slice reveals the meteorite's natural mineralogy and crystalline texture, allowing collectors to appreciate features that are often hidden within raw specimens. The exact numbered specimen shown in the photographs is the meteorite you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jj33nq\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eChoosing Your Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eEach Timimoun 002 polished slice 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=\"1046\" data-end=\"1161\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1057\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1067\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1095\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e01\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\"\u003e02\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\"\u003e03\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\"\u003e04\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\"\u003e05\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\"\u003e06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1149\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e07\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1152\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1158\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\" 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=\"1163\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1272\"\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=\"1274\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eEach specimen has been professionally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003ecut and polished\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal its natural internal mineralogy and crystalline structure. No colouring, stabilisation or artificial enhancement has been applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a28z65\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1528\"\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=\"1530\" data-end=\"2135\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1540\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1551\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1600\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eExact specimen supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1670\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eYou receive the exact Timimoun 002 slice shown in the photographs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1697\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProfessionally polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1777\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eReveals the meteorite's natural crystalline texture and mineral composition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1802\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficially classified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1861\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRecognised as Timimoun 002 by the Meteoritical Society.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1883\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRare HED meteorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1948\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBelongs to the highly sought-after Diogenite meteorite group.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1972\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eExceptionally scarce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2025\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTotal known weight of only 4 kilograms worldwide.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2051\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMuseum-quality display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2135\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAn outstanding addition to advanced meteorite and planetary science collections.\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=\"gy7buy\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eScientific Information\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=\"2164\" data-end=\"2655\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2175\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2190\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2217\" 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data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2484\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCountry of Recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2495\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2507\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAdrar Province\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2539\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear Found\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2547\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2564\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2572\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2594\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTotal Known Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2601\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2616\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2634\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCut \u0026amp; Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2647\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2655\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNone\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=\"11kwdip\" data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eAdrar Province, Algeria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"156js83\" data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eThis specimen originates from the officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eTimimoun 002\u003c\/strong\u003e meteorite and has been sourced through trusted meteorite suppliers with documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xymjcr\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"380c5h\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eStore in a dry environment away from excessive humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bi1u8g\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands to maintain the polished finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q6pfp3\" data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003eAvoid dropping or striking the slice against hard surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1is3fvp\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003eClean only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qgtif6\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eDo not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f1wid\" data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003eStore separately to prevent scratches to the polished face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xl633v\" data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjpfae\" data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gx7aa0\" data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eEvery Timimoun 002 meteorite slice is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zsho14\" data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003eNatural variations in mineral distribution, crystal texture, colour and weathering are expected and form part of the meteorite's geological history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yfs43t\" data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3899\"\u003eAs a natural meteorite, small edge irregularities and minor polishing marks may be present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"Default 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