Meteorite Pallasite La'gad 002 – Western Sahara
Meteorite type: Pallasite, PMG-an
Locality: Western Sahara
Weight: 19,3g
Dimensions: 3,6 x 2,6 x 2 cm
Year found: 2004
Total known weight: 16,6g
Surface treatment: none – raw
Note: The total amount listed in the meteorite database is only 16.6 grams, as the finder only gave a small piece for identification to increase the value of the meteorite found. The actual amount found is unknown.
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The La'gad 002 meteorite is a rare pallasite, discovered in 2004 in the Western Sahara region, specifically in the Saguia el Hamra region, near Al Mahbas. This meteorite, sold under the name "Al Mahbas," has a total mass of larger fragments in the order of several kilograms, while less than 100 grams of undamaged pieces have been found. It is characterized by a dark surface with visible olivine grains. It is composed of approximately 70 % metal and 20 % olivine, supplemented by troilite and schreibersite.
The meteorite database lists only 16.6 grams for La'gad 002, as only a small sample was provided for identification, thus increasing the collector's value. However, the actual total mass of the meteorite found is unknown.