5.1g NWA 16317 Translucent Diogenite Meteorite - Parent Body: Asteroid Vesta

Diogenite meteorites originated billions of years ago as a result of geological processes deep within asteroids, likely asteroid Vesta. Vesta is among the largest bodies in our asteroid belt and a focal point of NASA's successful DAWN mission. Massive impacts on Vesta ejected these stones, dispersing them throughout our solar system. NWA 16317 exemplifies these rocks. When expertly prepared, sliced and polished, this breathtaking meteorite reveals exquisite translucent green orthopyroxene crystals inside! 

About Stony Meteorites:

Stony meteorites are the most common meteorites, making up the majority of the meteorites discovered here on Earth.  They are divided into two groups: chondrites, which are some of the oldest primitive material in our entire solar system originating from large asteroids, and achondrites, which include meteorites that derived from our moon and Mars.

*Note - Lunar and Martian-originated meteorites will always be indicated as such on the listing. Any other meteorite listed will have originated from an asteroid.