Stone meteorite - aubrite - Al Haggounia 001 - 1.074 grams

The Al Haggounia 001 is a rare achondrite meteorite of the aubrite type, discovered in 2006 in Morocco. This exceptional meteorite is one of the largest recovered specimens of its kind, with a total mass exceeding 3 metric tons.

Its exterior features a distinctive rusty brown coloration due to extensive weathering, while the interior is bluish-gray, transitioning to rusty brown near fractures. The meteorite has a brecciated structure, cemented by iron oxide and carbonate.

Mineral Composition:
The meteorite consists primarily of enstatite and plagioclase, with minor phases including troilite, graphite, daubreelite, oldhamite, silicon-rich kamacite, and schreibersite.

Thanks to its unique composition and history, Al Haggounia 001 is a remarkable specimen for both meteorite collectors and scientific research.

📌 Category: Achondrite – Aubrite
📌 Origin: Al Haggounia, Morocco
📌 Discovered: 2006
📌 Class: Achondrite (Aubrite)
📌 Total Mass: Over 3 metric tons
📌 Sample weight: 1.074 gram
📌 Composition: Enstatite, plagioclase, troilite, graphite, kamacite, and more