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LOT 2470
Natural History - Lodranite NWA 8118 Meteorite Slice
FOUND 2013 A.D.
7/8 in. (3 7/8 x in.) (16.7 grams, 53 mm (65.6 grams total, 99 x 75 mm including case)).
A cut slice of primitive achondrite recorded as: Northwest Africa 8118; displayed in a Swiss membrane box, and with an inked 'NWA 8118' to one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Sahara Desert, North West Africa.
Ex SV-Meteorites, Prague.
From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.
Accompanied by an original identification card.
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LOT 2470
Natural History - Lodranite NWA 8118 Meteorite Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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