{"product_id":"nwa-15856-18-49-g","title":"NWA 15856 - Eucrite - Complete Slice - 26.44g - Mauritania","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eNWA 15856 is a Polymict Eucrite found near Ouargla, Algeria, in 2020 and officially classified as an HED Achondrite. As a Eucrite, it is part of the meteorite family strongly linked to asteroid 4 Vesta, representing basaltic crustal material from an early differentiated body. The Meteoritical Bulletin records NWA 15856 as a single 530 g stone, with its main mass held by Sean Mahoney. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eSpecimens of NWA 15856 show a brecciated texture, with angular to sub-rounded cumulate and basaltic Eucrite clasts set within a fine-grained fragmental matrix. Minor Diogenite clasts are also present, making up less than 10 percent by volume, along with accessory phases including silica-rich glass, troilite, and iron-nickel metal. The original stone is described as having heavily weathered fusion crust over around 60 percent of its surface, with desert varnish covering the remainder. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eFor collectors, NWA 15856 offers a scarce and well-documented Vestan Achondrite with strong visual and scientific interest. Its Polymict Eucrite classification records impact mixing on Vesta’s crust, while its single-stone recovery and limited total mass add to its appeal. Each specimen represents ancient basaltic material from asteroid 4 Vesta, shaped by volcanic activity, impact processing, and eventual delivery to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56131835691334,"sku":"EUC-06\/12","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/EucriteNWA1585603-3.jpg?v=1773064497","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/products\/nwa-15856-18-49-g","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}