05407 - Taza (NWA 859) Iron Ungrouped Plessitic Octahedrite Meteorite 1.0g ORIENTED Tasbacka Is the ONLY PLESSITIC PALLASITE

Is the ONLY PLESSITIC PALLASITE

They evolved during the Late Jurassic but were not very common until the Cretaceous period

This piece has been stabilized on its surface by Paraloid B-72 to ensure its stability and consistency

Bathycheilidae

674’W Mass (g): >7000 Pieces: many Class: Martian (shergottite) Shock stage: moderate Weathering grade: very low Fayalite (mol%): 19

05407 - Taza (NWA 859) Iron Ungrouped Plessitic Octahedrite Meteorite 1.0g ORIENTED Tasbacka Is the ONLY PLESSITIC PALLASITEThe authenticity of this specimen is guaranteed by the geologist Juan Avils Poblador, member of International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA 5681). Basic information Name: Northwest Africa 859 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 859 Observed fall: No Year found: 2001 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: help 75. 3 kg Classification Recommended: Iron, ungrouped This is 1 of 124 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name)