Meteorite Pallasite La'gad 002 – 3,1g / slice – Western Sahara
Meteorite type: Pallasite, PMG-an
Locality: Western Sahara
Weight: 3,1g
Dimensions: 3 x 2,5 x 0,1 cm
Year found: 2004
Total known weight: 16,6g
Surface treatment: Cut slice
Note: The total amount listed in the meteorite database is only 16.6 grams, as the finder only gave a small piece for identification to increase the value of the meteorite found. The actual amount found is unknown.
| Category: | La'gad 002 |
|---|---|
| By name: | La’gad 002 |
| ? Type: | Stony-iron |
| ? Surface treatment: | Cut |
| Packaging: | None |
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La'gad 002 – a rare pallasite from Western Sahara
The La'gad 002 meteorite is a rare pallasite, discovered in 2004 in Western Sahara, specifically in the Saguia el Hamra region, near Al Mahbas. Marketed under the name “Al Mahbas,” this meteorite has a total mass of larger fragments in the order of several kilograms, while less than 100 grams of intact pieces were found. It is characterized by a dark surface with visible olivine grains. It consists of approximately 70% metal and 20% olivine, complemented by troilite and schreibersite.In the meteorite database, only 16.6 grams are listed for La'gad 002, as only a small sample was provided for classification, which increased its collector value. The actual total mass of the meteorite remains unknown.