| Name: | Al Haggounia |
| Type: | Likely an EL3 but see remarks below |
| Fall/Find: | Find. Purchased in December 2005 |
| Remarks: | Al Haggounia is an ancient, paleo-meteorite and, as such, is very weathered. It's classification has been the subject of considerable controversy, with paired meteorites having been variously described as an aubrite, EL6/7 enstatite chondrite, and an EL3. It appears that the EL3 classification is likely correct. Additional information can be found at
http://www4.nau.edu/meteorite/Meteorite/Al_Haggounia.html and
http://johnkashuba.com/Pages/Meteorite%20Pages/Pictures/NWA2965EL3.htm.
The later link provides a nice summary in addition to some excellent photomicrographs taken of what are apparently paired meteorites.
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Quite weathered - but this section shows a few interesting clasts. $30.00
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