NWA 13456 is a very rare C2 Carbonaceous Chondrite purchased in Guelmim, Morocco, in 2019. Its classification as C2 places it among a small and unusual set of Carbonaceous meteorites that do not fit neatly into the more familiar CM, CI, CO, CV, or CK groups. With a reported total known weight of only 169 g, NWA 13456 is a scarce meteorite with strong appeal for collectors focused on primitive and unusual Carbonaceous material.

NWA 13456 specimens are described as almost black, with some fusion crust present. As a type 2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, it records significant aqueous alteration on its parent body, meaning early interaction with water modified much of the original material. Its dark, fine-grained nature and primitive chemistry make it visually understated but scientifically interesting, especially when compared with more familiar Carbonaceous groups.

Studying NWA 13456 provides valuable insight into primitive Carbonaceous material and the effects of water alteration on early asteroid parent bodies. For collectors, it offers a rare opportunity to acquire a very limited C2 Carbonaceous Chondrite with an official classification. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material preserving evidence of water-altered processes from the earliest history of the solar system.