Iftiyssane Meteorite Breccia Melt 61.4g Slice

Beautiful and rare Meteorite from Centre-south Africa Slice. Weight: 61.4 Size: 123-68.73 x 64.4 x 2.7mm

OFFICIAL METEORITE NAME:  Iftiyssane

Abbreviation: None

Observed fall: No

Year found: 2021

Country: Centre-South Africa

Classification: Ordinary Chondrite (L6 impact melt breccia C-S5 W1) Lack of chondrules and mineral compositions suggest sample is L6.

Sample is ovoid in shape, and has an orange and black exterior (corresponding to chondritic portions and impact melted portions respectively). The cut face shows the interior is composed of shock melted regions and those with chondritic texture and obvious metal.