Lunar meteorite Ouargla 008 – 0,4g – Algeria

Lunar meteorite Ouargla 008 represents an exceptionally rare material originating directly from the surface of the Moon. This unique meteorite was found in the Ouargla region in Algeria and belongs among newly classified lunar meteorites.

The Ouargla 008 meteorite was formed during a powerful impact of another cosmic body on the surface of the Moon. This collision released fragments of lunar rock that were ejected into space. After a long journey through interplanetary space, some of these fragments eventually reached Earth, where they were later discovered. Lunar meteorites therefore represent the only way to obtain authentic lunar material without the need for a space mission.

Ouargla 008 belongs to so-called brecciated meteorites, meaning it is composed of various rock fragments bound together into a single compact mass. It mainly contains anorthositic components, typical for the lunar crust, as well as darker mafic rocks such as gabbro. This combination makes the meteorite a valuable source of information about various geological processes occurring on the Moon.

In cut section, the Ouargla 008 meteorite shows a strong contrast between light and dark areas. The lighter parts correspond to the original lunar crust, while the darker matrix formed during subsequent melting and solidification of the material. Thanks to this structure, each piece is unique and visually very attractive.