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Asteroid Vesta Fragment (255 Grams) – Jikharra 001 (Eucrite Melt Breccia)

Asteroid Vesta Fragment (255 Grams) – Jikharra 001 (Eucrite Melt Breccia)

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Official Name: Jikharra 001
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, melt breccia)
Size: +/- 2.64" = 6,70 cm
Weight: 255 Grams
Location: Ajdabiya, Libya
Discovery: 2022

This complete piece originates from 4 Vesta, a massive protoplanet orbiting in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. One of the rare planetary-class bodies we have physical samples of on Earth.

Millions of years ago, a colossal impact on Vesta blasted pieces of its crust into deep space. When Jikharra 001 crashed into the Libyan desert, it brought with it an incredible history of space-shock. The high shock classification means you can clearly see lines and pockets where the rock was literally melted under the immense pressure of cosmic collisions.

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An Unforgettable Gift: Perfect for space enthusiasts, stargazers, teachers, geology buffs, or the person who already "has everything."

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