NWA 17071 Meteorite

Officially Classified CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite – Endcut – 10.815 Grams

Description

Offered here is a beautiful 10.815 gram endcut of Northwest Africa 17071 (NWA 17071), an officially classified CV3 carbonaceous chondrite recovered in Algeria in 2023.

This specimen is particularly attractive due to a distinctive orange-colored inclusion visible within the cut face, providing exceptional contrast against the dark primitive matrix. Combined with abundant visible chondrules and preserved natural exterior surfaces, this meteorite offers both outstanding visual appeal and significant scientific interest.

The endcut format allows collectors to enjoy both the meteorite's internal structure and its natural exterior characteristics in a single specimen.

Official Classification

• Name: Northwest Africa 17071 (NWA 17071)

• Classification: Carbonaceous Chondrite (CV3)

• Year Found: 2023

• Country: Algeria

• Approval: Meteoritical Society

History

This meteorite was recovered in Algeria during 2023 and later acquired in 2024 by Matthew Stream. Classification confirmed NWA 17071 as a CV3 carbonaceous chondrite, one of the most scientifically important groups of primitive meteorites.

About This Meteorite

CV3 carbonaceous chondrites preserve material formed during the earliest stages of Solar System history more than 4.5 billion years ago. Unlike many meteorites that experienced extensive alteration, CV3 meteorites retain much of their original mineralogy and structure.

NWA 17071 contains abundant well-defined chondrules averaging approximately 1 mm in diameter, with some reaching up to 3 mm. These are embedded within a dark, fine-grained FeO-rich matrix and accompanied by refractory inclusions, including calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs).

The unusual orange inclusion visible within this specimen makes it especially distinctive and adds to its collector appeal.

Petrographic Features

• Abundant visible chondrules

• Primitive carbonaceous matrix

• Calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs)

• Distinctive orange inclusion

• Magnetite

• Chromite

• Troilite

Specimen Details

• Weight: 10.815 grams

• Form: Endcut

• Classification: Carbonaceous Chondrite (CV3)

• Exterior: Natural weathered fusion crust

• Notable Features: Orange inclusion, visible chondrules, CAIs, primitive matrix material

• Condition: Stable and display-worthy

Scientific Importance

CV3 carbonaceous chondrites are among the most important meteorites for understanding the formation of the Solar System.

The CAIs contained within these meteorites represent some of the earliest solid materials formed in the solar nebula and predate the formation of planets. As a result, specimens such as NWA 17071 preserve a direct record of events that occurred at the very beginning of Solar System history.

Included

• 10.815 gram NWA 17071 endcut

• Streaming Meteorites Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Protective display case

Authentication & Seller Information

Streaming Meteorites specializes in authentic and scientifically significant meteorites with emphasis on provenance, accurate classification, and collector confidence.

Each specimen:

• Includes a Streaming Meteorites Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Is guaranteed 100% authentic

• Is professionally identified and accurately described

• Is carefully packaged for secure shipment

A highly attractive CV3 carbonaceous chondrite endcut featuring abundant visible chondrules, primitive Solar System material, and a unique orange inclusion that makes this specimen particularly distinctive.