NWA 17041 (122.44 gram)

Classification: Eucrite-melt breccia, S-high, W-low
Place/Time: 2024 in Libya
Mass: 5.2kg

History: The meteorite was purchased from a meteorite dealer in Libya.
Physical characteristics: Grayish fragment partly covered with fusion crust.
Petrography: Achondritic melt-breccia composed of up to 2.5 mostly angular to subrounded bulk rock clasts predominantly consisting of finely recrystallized calcic plagioclase and often exsolved pyroxenes set in abundant black melt rock matrix. Mineral grains often show resorption textures where in contact with the melt zones. Minor phases include silica, chromite, ilmenite, and FeS. No metallic iron detected.

NOTE: Full slices one side mirror polished