Tchifaddine

A natural fragment of the Tchifaddine meteorite.

Specimen Name: Tchifaddine

Specimen Type: H5 Melt Breccia

Location of Find: Agadez, Niger

Date of Find: 2016

Tchifaddine, also known as Tassédet 004, is a H-impact melt breccia meteorite. Found near Agadez in the African nation of Niger. Specimens often show an unusual near-spherical shape and a rich, dark remnant fusion crust. Prepared specimens display extraordinary amounts of nickel-iron flecks, and larger slices sometimes contain metal veins and blebs. A unique and visually intriguing find that is sure to delight collectors.

Comes in a small plastic casing with foam to protect each fragment. As well as a Specimen Identification Card for you to display at home. Perfect as a gift!

XS- 0.2G-0.5G

S- 0.6G-0.9G

M- 1G-1.8G

L- 1.9G-4.2G

XL- 4.3G-4.7G

Each of our Tchifaddine fragments is similar to the one shown in the image – however no two fragments are identical.