XL CHONDRITE of ENSTATITE!!! Coming from the orbit of MERCURY! Meteorite Al Haggounia 001, "EL4-7". - 135.6 g

Chondrites are stony meteorites regarded as some of the most primitive materials in the solar system, containing small spherical inclusions called chondrules which formed in the early solar nebula. The enstatite chondrite Al Haggounia 001 is notable for its high enstatite content, a magnesium silicate mineral, indicative of conditions near the inner solar system. This particular meteorite is thought to originate from the orbit of Mercury, making it exceptionally intriguing for planetary science as enstatite chondrites share isotopic similarities with Earth's building blocks. Classified as an 'EL4-7' enstatite chondrite, it shows varying degrees of thermal metamorphism and brecciation. Weighing 135.6 grams, this substantial fragment offers collectors and researchers material for investigating the early solar system's composition and processes. Enstatite chondrites are rare and prized for their link to inner solar system bodies and their distinctive mineralogy.