NWA 17153 - Eucrite Polymict Breccia (Asteroid 4 Vesta Fragment) - 57.61 g

The NWA 17153 is a remarkable meteorite specimen categorized as a eucrite polymict breccia, believed to originate from asteroid 4 Vesta, one of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt. Eucrites are a type of achondrite meteorite, primarily basaltic in composition, indicative of volcanic and igneous processes on their parent body. Polymict breccias are composed of fragments from multiple rock types fused together, providing valuable insight into the impact and geological history on Vesta's surface. By studying such meteorites, scientists gain knowledge about early solar system differentiation and planetary formation. Weighing 57.61 grams, this fragment is a tangible piece of extraterrestrial history, admired by collectors and researchers alike for its cosmic origin and the story it tells about asteroid geology.