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Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 513g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50233846333766,"sku":"ENB-01\/100","price":4094.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia001-1.jpg?v=1723469153"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-513g-copy-1","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 152g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445937312070,"sku":"ENB-01\/101","price":1213.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia1-06_3bd57604-c238-4469-a971-9a8579d546b7.jpg?v=1726487616"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-16-26-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 16.26 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Menia 001 is an L5 chondrite meteorite that fell in Algeria on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 10:30 am local time. The event was witnessed by multiple people in Algeria and Mauritania, including residents of El Menia and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright fireball moving from north to south at high speed and a shallow angle of entry. Shortly after the fireball passed, residents in El Menia heard a sonic boom and reported stones falling to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorites were recovered soon after the event, many of which were found with fresh fusion crust, some displaying a bluish hue. Some stones appeared to have \"skipped\" on the sand upon landing. Stones fell in farms and camel pastures near El Menia, with the first pieces being recovered by local residents. Most of the stones were found in the Hassi Walen area, southwest of El Menia, with the strewn field stretching between coordinates 30°30’01.4\" N 02°50’04.4\" E and 30°21’57.6\" N 2°43’04.5\" E. The center of this field was estimated to be about 5 km from the nearby town of El Nebka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, over 100 individual stones and fragments were collected, weighing between less than 1 gram to over 1 kilogram, with a total estimated weight of 75 kg. This meteorite fall offers a unique opportunity for scientific study and is highly valued by collectors due to its fresh recovery and well-documented fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Menia 001 is one of my classifications, shared with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eseveral friends and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171647762758,"sku":"ENB-01\/97","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/El_Menia_01_97-7.jpg?v=1773409285"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-1-8-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 1.8 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Menia 001 is an L5 chondrite meteorite that fell in Algeria on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 10:30 am local time. The event was witnessed by multiple people in Algeria and Mauritania, including residents of El Menia and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright fireball moving from north to south at high speed and a shallow angle of entry. Shortly after the fireball passed, residents in El Menia heard a sonic boom and reported stones falling to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorites were recovered soon after the event, many of which were found with fresh fusion crust, some displaying a bluish hue. Some stones appeared to have \"skipped\" on the sand upon landing. Stones fell in farms and camel pastures near El Menia, with the first pieces being recovered by local residents. Most of the stones were found in the Hassi Walen area, southwest of El Menia, with the strewn field stretching between coordinates 30°30’01.4\" N 02°50’04.4\" E and 30°21’57.6\" N 2°43’04.5\" E. The center of this field was estimated to be about 5 km from the nearby town of El Nebka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, over 100 individual stones and fragments were collected, weighing between less than 1 gram to over 1 kilogram, with a total estimated weight of 75 kg. This meteorite fall offers a unique opportunity for scientific study and is highly valued by collectors due to its fresh recovery and well-documented fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Menia 001 is one of my classifications, shared with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eseveral friends and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171673321798,"sku":"ENB-05\/03","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia0501a-5.jpg?v=1773409671"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-1-72-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 1.72 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Menia 001 is an L5 chondrite meteorite that fell in Algeria on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 10:30 am local time. The event was witnessed by multiple people in Algeria and Mauritania, including residents of El Menia and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright fireball moving from north to south at high speed and a shallow angle of entry. Shortly after the fireball passed, residents in El Menia heard a sonic boom and reported stones falling to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorites were recovered soon after the event, many of which were found with fresh fusion crust, some displaying a bluish hue. Some stones appeared to have \"skipped\" on the sand upon landing. Stones fell in farms and camel pastures near El Menia, with the first pieces being recovered by local residents. Most of the stones were found in the Hassi Walen area, southwest of El Menia, with the strewn field stretching between coordinates 30°30’01.4\" N 02°50’04.4\" E and 30°21’57.6\" N 2°43’04.5\" E. The center of this field was estimated to be about 5 km from the nearby town of El Nebka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, over 100 individual stones and fragments were collected, weighing between less than 1 gram to over 1 kilogram, with a total estimated weight of 75 kg. This meteorite fall offers a unique opportunity for scientific study and is highly valued by collectors due to its fresh recovery and well-documented fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Menia 001 is one of my classifications, shared with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eseveral friends and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171682922822,"sku":"ENB-05\/04","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia0501b-5.jpg?v=1773409800"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-2-19-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.19 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Menia 001 is an L5 chondrite meteorite that fell in Algeria on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 10:30 am local time. The event was witnessed by multiple people in Algeria and Mauritania, including residents of El Menia and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright fireball moving from north to south at high speed and a shallow angle of entry. Shortly after the fireball passed, residents in El Menia heard a sonic boom and reported stones falling to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorites were recovered soon after the event, many of which were found with fresh fusion crust, some displaying a bluish hue. Some stones appeared to have \"skipped\" on the sand upon landing. Stones fell in farms and camel pastures near El Menia, with the first pieces being recovered by local residents. Most of the stones were found in the Hassi Walen area, southwest of El Menia, with the strewn field stretching between coordinates 30°30’01.4\" N 02°50’04.4\" E and 30°21’57.6\" N 2°43’04.5\" E. The center of this field was estimated to be about 5 km from the nearby town of El Nebka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, over 100 individual stones and fragments were collected, weighing between less than 1 gram to over 1 kilogram, with a total estimated weight of 75 kg. This meteorite fall offers a unique opportunity for scientific study and is highly valued by collectors due to its fresh recovery and well-documented fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Menia 001 is one of my classifications, shared with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eseveral friends and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171693244742,"sku":"ENB-02\/59","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia15-6.jpg?v=1773409983"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-5-89-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Slice - 5.89 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Menia 001 is an L5 chondrite meteorite that fell in Algeria on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 10:30 am local time. The event was witnessed by multiple people in Algeria and Mauritania, including residents of El Menia and surrounding areas. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright fireball moving from north to south at high speed and a shallow angle of entry. Shortly after the fireball passed, residents in El Menia heard a sonic boom and reported stones falling to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meteorites were recovered soon after the event, many of which were found with fresh fusion crust, some displaying a bluish hue. Some stones appeared to have \"skipped\" on the sand upon landing. Stones fell in farms and camel pastures near El Menia, with the first pieces being recovered by local residents. Most of the stones were found in the Hassi Walen area, southwest of El Menia, with the strewn field stretching between coordinates 30°30’01.4\" N 02°50’04.4\" E and 30°21’57.6\" N 2°43’04.5\" E. The center of this field was estimated to be about 5 km from the nearby town of El Nebka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, over 100 individual stones and fragments were collected, weighing between less than 1 gram to over 1 kilogram, with a total estimated weight of 75 kg. This meteorite fall offers a unique opportunity for scientific study and is highly valued by collectors due to its fresh recovery and well-documented fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Menia 001 is one of my classifications, shared with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eseveral friends and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171703992646,"sku":"ENB-02\/26","price":78.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia14-6.jpg?v=1773410226"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-5-91-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - End Cut - 5.92g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171732369734,"sku":"ENB-02\/15","price":63.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia08-4.jpg?v=1773410562"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-5-91-g-copy","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 0.83 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171739349318,"sku":"ENB-02\/12","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia07-7.jpg?v=1773410718"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-2-79-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.79 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171750031686,"sku":"ENB-01\/50","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia13-6.jpg?v=1773410960"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-2-79-g-copy","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 3.19 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171755569478,"sku":"ENB-01\/48","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia04-6.jpg?v=1773411105"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-1-22-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 1.22 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. 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With an estimated total known weight of around 75 kg, it is one of the more significant recent North African witnessed falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSpecimens of El Menia often show fresh black fusion crust, with some stones displaying a distinctive bluish tint. Interiors typically reveal the compact texture of an L5 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and evidence of thermal metamorphism on the parent asteroid. Recovered pieces range from sub-gram fragments to stones over 1 kg, giving collectors a range of specimen types, from crusted individuals to cut pieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eFor collectors, El Menia offers a strong combination of recent witnessed fall provenance, fresh preservation, and recognised classification. 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Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171796824390,"sku":"ENB-01\/44","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia11-6.jpg?v=1773411561"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-2-85-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.85 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. 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Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171807899974,"sku":"ENB-01\/43","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia10-6.jpg?v=1773411661"},{"product_id":"el-menia-001-l5-chondrite-2-68-g","title":"El Menia - L5 Ordinary Chondrite - Complete Individual - 2.68 g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eEl Menia is a recent witnessed L5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Ghardaia Province, Algeria, which fell on 11 March 2023. A fireball was seen and heard over the region, followed by the recovery of more than one hundred stones and fragments from the Hassi Walen area southwest of El Menia. 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Its documented fireball, recovery location, and attractive fusion crust make it especially appealing for collections focused on modern falls, North African meteorites, or classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56171811864902,"sku":"ENB-01\/42","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/ElMenia02-09.jpg?v=1773411869"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/El_Menia_1-02.jpg?v=1726162805","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/el-menia-001-l5-chondrite.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}