NWA 14793
Approved by the Meteoritical Society on March 26, 2022
Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite, type CV3
Discovery: 2021
Acquisition: 2021 by Adrián Contreras
Total mass (TKW): 975 g
Coordinates: Unknown
Weight: 2,6 g / 0,092 oz
Measurements: 18 x 12 x 8 mm / 0,71 x 0,47 x 0,31″
History: The NWA 14793 meteorite is a CV3 type carbonaceous chondrite, one of the most primitive and least altered types in existence. These rocks are veritable cosmic fossils that have traveled through space for over 4.5 billion years, preserving within them secrets about planet formation and the chemistry that may have given rise to life. Its name comes from the designation "Northwest Africa," used to identify meteorites recovered in this vast, desert region of northwest Africa, where it was found in 2021. Even at first glance, NWA 14793 is fascinating: its surface displays perfectly defined chondrules, small spheres formed by crystals of minerals such as olivine and pyroxene that solidified rapidly in the solar nebula. These chondrules are embedded in a dense, mineralized matrix that also shows evidence of aqueous alteration processes, indicating that this fragment was exposed to liquid water on its parent asteroid. Every detail reveals the early history of the solar system: the shocks, temperature changes, and chemical processes that shaped rocky bodies and, ultimately, planets.
CV3 chondrites like NWA 14793 are especially valuable because they contain information about the early composition of the solar system. They preserve complex minerals and organic compounds that allow scientists to study how planets formed and how the building blocks of life might have originated.
Owning a fragment like this means holding a silent witness to the birth of the solar system, a piece that connects our planet to the origins of the universe. Its rarity, beauty, and scientific significance make NWA 14793 a coveted piece for both collectors and researchers. Each fragment is a small chapter of cosmic history, a window to the past that reminds us where we come from and how it all began.


Includes information card and presentation box.
Link to The Meteoritical Society: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=77295


This piece will travel insured in a safety package to arrive in perfect condition.