
5.60g Diogenite I Beautiful HED Meteorite from Asteroid 4 Vesta
On Offer: 5.60g Diogenite HED achondrite meteorite end piece Official name: NWA 16081 Type: Diogenite Parent Body: Vesta or Vestoid Description: 5.60 gram end piece of an amazing diogenite with extensive green pyroxene crystals and black shock veins throughout the meteorite. This end piece offers a view of the outside as well as to the interior of the meteorite. The HED Meteorites: The HED meteorite group is so named for the three types of meteorites that comprise the group; Howardite, Eucrite and Diogenite. The Eucrite and Diogenite have distinct mineralogies, the Howardite is a breccia of the Eucrite and Diogenite. The HEDs are differentiated achondritic meteorites thought to originate from Vesta, or a smaller Vesta-like asteroid known as a vestoid. What you get: 5.60 gram diogenite meteorite specimen for the NWA 16081 classification, as shown, & signed Certificate of Authenticity. I offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. SEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCI