Lunar Meteorite NWA 14685 - 28 grams

A Lunar Landscape, Captured in Stone

This polished slice of Northwest Africa 14685 reveals a richly textured cross-section of the Moon’s surface. The contrast of dark matrix and pale angular fragments evokes a natural collage — a terrain shaped by ancient impacts, now preserved in stone. Fine clasts and vesicles hint at the meteorite’s violent formation and lunar origin.

Measuring approximately 3 x 2.5 inches and weighing 28 grams, this specimen is visually commanding yet finely scaled for intimate study or display. Its polished surface highlights the breccia’s complex internal structure — a geological composition both elegant and extraterrestrial.

Origin & Classification

Discovered in 2020 in Algeria and officially classified in 2023, NWA 14685 is one of only 46 known meteorites identified as a lunar fragmental breccia. Formed on the Moon and ejected by impact, it eventually made its way to Earth — an extraordinary geological journey spanning billions of years.

 

Details

• Weight: 28 grams
• Dimensions: ~3 x 2.5 in (7.6 x 6.4 cm)
• Material: Lunar basaltic breccia
• Finish: Polished face
• Classification: Lunar (fragmental breccia)

 

Presented here as a stand-alone piece or a highlight within any natural history collection, this lunar slice combines aesthetic intrigue with planetary significance — a sculptural fragment of the Moon, refined by hand and shaped by time.

 

Certificate of authenticity issued by Fossil Realm Inc. Included with purchase. 

This meteorite is published in the meteoritical bulletin: Meteoritical Bulletin Database: NWA 14685