Star-Stones
& OuterSpacer Meteorites
Sourcing and supplying minerals & gemstones since 1991
We proudly supply clients all over the world from our showroom in
beautiful Andalucía, Spain.
SEBKHA EL MELAH 001
Aubrite comprising
98% Enstatite cystals
This meteorite
is extremely unique in that although it is an Aubrite, it is composed from 98% interlocked
Enstatite crystals with a pegmatitic texture. They are in their classic orthorhombic/prismatic
form with an almost bone-like and sometimes slightly pearlescent luster, not
unlike Enstatites that form on Earth. Unique in comparison to other Aubrites,
they have a virtually zero iron content.
However, Enstatite
is one of the few silicate minerals that have been observed in crystalline form
outside the Solar System, particularly around evolved stars and planetary
nebulae such as NGC 6302. Enstatite is thought to be one of the early stages
for the formation of crystalline silicates in space. Enstatite is thought to be
a main component of the E-type asteroids. The Hungaria asteroids are the main
examples in the Solar System. It has also been speculated that the Wad Alhath
Aubrite/Enstatite find could be related to the planet Mercury. Research is
ongoing.
SpecimenType
Complete crystal
specimen.
Item Specifications
There is 1pc in
this lot. The weight of this piece is less than 1.19g.
See the 1cm
(10mm) scale cube to get an accurate idea of this item's size.
Please note:
The scale cube is not included with this item.
Item
Information
Observed
Meteorite Fall; No
Date of Find; 2022
Location of Fall; Mali
Total Known
Weight (TKW); TBC
Meteoritical
Bulletin entry containing further information;
TBC
Packaging
This item
comes with a label in a foam-lined plastic display box, measuring approximately 57x37mm
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meteorites come with a signed, stamped, & uniquely numbered Certificate of
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days from receiving your purchase to decide whether to keep it.
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refund excludes postage costs .
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About Us
Star-Stones is
owned and operated by husband & wife team, Sean & Wendy Mahoney, who
have been traveling the world, sourcing, and supplying gemstones and minerals
since 1991. Following the sale of their crystal & mineral warehouse and
wholesale business in Byron Bay , Australia in 2016, they moved with their
children to Andalusia in Spain. There, they established Star-Stones as a
means of continuing their life's work of bringing some of the best crystals and
minerals that nature has to offer, to the rest of the world. Their
businesses are registered in Estonia and operate from their showroom in
Spain.
OuterSpacer
Meteorites is owned and operated by Sean Mahoney. He is a 30-year veteran
of the gemstone and mineral industry, and has attended the Tucson Gem & Mineral
Show since 1999 as well as many other trade shows worldwide. His
OuterSpacer Meteorites booth in Tucson is in the main pavilion at the Mineral
& Fossil Marketplace.
Sean hunts for
meteorites in Muonionalusta, North Sweden, and sources from other reputable
hunters around the World.
Sean Mahoney is a
member of the following organizations:
GMA (The Global Meteorite Association)
Business member number G0010 and Board Director for 2021-2022
IMCA (The International Meteorite Collectors Association) member number 5751
METS (The Meteorite Education & Trade Society) member number 0010
Meteorite Club Trusted Member
Meteoritical Society member
AMS (The American Meteor Society)
IMO (The International Meteor Society)
Planetary Society member