Boutel Fil. New meteorite fall. Grass embedded, 95% crust
Characteristics
| Weight | 425 grams |
|---|---|
| Observed fall | Chad, 8 July 2023 |
$1.500
1 in stock
Description
Despite being in the heart of Africa, Chad surprisingly has only 5 classified meteorites and all together don’t reach 15 kilos of mass. Boutel Fil is being classified as the biggest one. It fell in the East of the country, next to Cameroon and the TKW will be around 35 kilos. Probably an LL6 chondrite. Boutel Fil exhibits a great contrast of dark crust and white interior. All pieces were recovered shortly after the fall and the low content of iron makes them have a clear interior.
This piece has some grass still embedded after the impact on the floor. It was not removed as it tells part of the story of the landing rock.
Certificate of authenticity included. IMCA 5591.
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