This unique meteorite, labeled JaH 1118, is a fascinating piece of history from beyond our planet. It is a Lunar Felds Breccia with a weight of 12.011 grams and features a remarkable baby blue clast. The meteorite is a feldspathic breccia composed of up to 2 mm sized lithic (gabbroic and melt rock) and mineral clasts set in a fine-grained clastic mineral matrix. Dominant minerals are anorthite, zoned pyroxene, pigeonite, and olivine. Minor phases include ilmenite, chromite, and troilite. This gorgeous slice has a fine polish to one side and a natural look to the other. It comes with 2 COA cards an a  display case.

Perfect for collectors of rocks, fossils, and minerals, this meteorite is a rare find that will make a great addition to any collection. With its fascinating composition and extraterrestrial origin, JaH 1118 is sure to spark the imagination and curiosity of anyone who comes across it.

Name: Jiddat al Harasis 1118

     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.

Abbreviation: JaH 1118

Observed fall: No

Year found: 2009

Country: Oman

Mass: 616 g

Jiddat al Harasis 1118 (JaH 1118)        19°48’43.01’’ N, 56°22’45.16 E

Al Wusta, Oman

Find: 2009 Dec

Classification: Lunar meteorite (feldspathic breccia)

History: The meteorite was found during a field trip in the Jiddat al Hararsis dense colection area.

Physical characteristics: Dark grayish rock lacking fusion crust.

Petrography: The meteorite is a feldspathic breccia composed of up to 2 mm sized lithic (gabbroic and melt rock) and mineral clasts set in a fine-grained clastic mineral matrix. Dominant minerals are anorthite, zoned pyroxene, pigeonite, and olivine. Minor phases include ilmenite, chromite, and troilite.

Geochemistry: olivine: Fa22.6±0.2 (Fa22.4-23.0, FeO/MnO=91±6, n=7); ferroan olivine: Fa41.0±0.3 (Fa40.5-41.5, FeO/MnO=84±4, n=7); zoned pyroxene: Fs42.5±17.4Wo25.3±4.4 (Fs20.4-68.1Wo20.2-32.6, FeO/MnO=55±8, n=7); pigeonite: Fs35.3±0.3Wo6.1±0.2 (Fs35.1-35.6Wo5.8-6.4, FeO/MnO=53±3, n=7); calcic plagioclase: An95.6±2.4 (An90.1-97.1, n=7)

Data from:

  MB112

  Table 0

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State/Prov/County: Al Wusta

Date: 2009 Dec

Latitude: 19°48'43.01'' N

Longitude: 56°22'45.16 E

Mass (g): 616

Pieces: 1

Class: Lunar (feldsp. breccia)

Shock stage: moderate

Weathering grade: low

Fayalite (mol%): 22.6; 41.0

Ferrosilite (mol%): 42.5; 35.3

Wollastonite (mol%): 25.3; 6.1

Classifier: A. Greshake, MNB

Type spec mass (g): 21

Type spec location: MNB

Main mass: Main mass with anonymous finder.

Comments: Submitted by Ansgar Greshake