{"product_id":"taoudenni-diogenite-slice-15-2-g","title":"Taoudenni - Diogenite - Fragment - 15.2g - Mali","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eTaoudenni is a Diogenite from northern Mali, found in 2007 around 15 km north of the Taoudenni salt mines. As part of the HED Achondrite family, it is linked to asteroid 4 Vesta and represents material from deeper within Vesta’s crust or upper mantle. A single stone of 24.37 kg was recovered, giving Taoudenni a limited but well-documented place among Vestan meteorites. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eSpecimens of Taoudenni are typically greenish-grey to pale grey and show the coarse, crystalline texture expected of a Diogenite. The meteorite is composed mainly of orthopyroxene, with minor olivine reported in some descriptions, reflecting slow crystallisation within its parent body before later impact excavation. Some material may retain patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments and slices reveal the crystalline internal structure more clearly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eFor collectors, Taoudenni offers a recognised and relatively scarce Diogenite with strong planetary significance. Its connection to Vesta, limited recovered mass, and attractive crystalline texture make it appealing for collections focused on Achondrites, HED meteorites, or differentiated asteroid material. Each specimen represents ancient Vestan rock, formed deep within an early planetary body and later delivered to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56133211128134,"sku":"TDN-01\/25","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Taoudenni05-05.jpg?v=1773080030","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/products\/taoudenni-diogenite-slice-15-2-g","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}