SR-Meteorites Meteorites Genuine Moon Meteorite NWA 10203 XS
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Genuine Moon Rock NWA 10203 Meteorite
Surprise your friends, family, and loved ones with an extraordinary and unique gift—a real piece of the moon. Perfect for special occasions like Christmas or birthdays, this genuine lunar meteorite brings the wonders of space right into your hands, making it an exceptional item for space enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Key advantages
- Authentic Piece of the Moon: Genuine lunar rock sample from the officially classified NWA 10203 meteorite.
- Extreme Rarity: Only around 40 kg of lunar meteorites exist worldwide, with only one-third available for private sale.
- Scientific Verification: Authenticity officially recorded and published by the non-commercial Meteoritical Society.
- Protective Display Box: Comes safely housed in a specialized box designed for secure storage and optimal viewing.
Product description
This exclusive specimen offers the chance to own a genuine piece of moon rock, designated as NWA 10203. This material was detached from the lunar surface by a powerful meteorite impact and struck the Earth in North West Africa (NWA), specifically within the Sahara Desert, where it was discovered in 2015.
In total, there are only about 40 kg of moon meteorites known on Earth, and only 1/3 of these are available for commercial sale. The total recovered mass of the NWA 10203 meteorite is exactly 3.3 kilograms. The included sample size is approximately 3 mm. Please note that the product image is similar, and the background motif of the storage box may vary.
Proof of Authenticity and Scientific Classification
The only institution authorized to officially homologate and record meteorites is the Meteoritical Society based at the British Museum NH in London. There, all meteorites are centrally documented, including all Antarctic search finds, desert discoveries, and historical falls and finds. The collected data is examined, numbered or named, and officially published in the annual Meteoritical Bulletin.
The recognition procedure is strictly defined: a sample from each meteorite, along with all known find data, must be submitted to one of the few specialized university laboratories recognized by the Meteoritical Society. The laboratory then creates thin sections of the piece for microscopic evaluation of the texture and composition for precise comparison. A general chemical analysis is carried out, and key minerals as well as important isotopes are measured. All information gathered is summarized in a report, including a proposal for the specific subclass of meteorite, and submitted to the Nomenclature Committee of the Meteoritical Society. This committee is composed of leading international meteorite specialists who analyze the data for plausibility and then unanimously accept or reject the report or request further analysis. Once recognized, all basic and key data are published in the biannual Meteoritical Bulletin, the global standard reference for meteorites. The Meteoritical Society and its collaborating laboratories operate entirely on a non-commercial basis.
As an additional assurance of origin, the manufacturer is a registered member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA), which certifies the authenticity of the material sold by its members. Expert commentary provided by Bernd Gährken. As one of the leading telescope and astronomical product suppliers, SkyHunters ensures that all detailed scientific and product information matches official institutional records.
Technical specifications
| Meteorite Designation | NWA 10203 |
| Material Type | Moon rock (Lunar meteorite) |
| Year of Discovery | 2015 |
| Location of Discovery | Sahara, North West Africa (NWA) |
| Sample Size | approx. 3 mm |
| Box Width (mm) | 35 |
| Box Height (mm) | 15 |
| Box Length (mm) | 55 |
Package contents
- Moon rock sample NWA 10203 (approx. 3 mm)
- Protective storage and display box