A 0.933g partial slice of NWA 13456, presented in a display box with its specimen label. The cut face shows the near-black, fine-grained matrix typical of this rare C2 Carbonaceous Chondrite.

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.

Specimens of NWA 13456 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.

For collectors, NWA 13456 offers a rare opportunity to acquire a very limited C2 Carbonaceous Chondrite with an official classification. Its low total known weight, unusual group status, and primitive character make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite collections. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material preserving evidence of water-altered processes from the earliest history of the solar system.