A very colorful and really beautiful specimen

It remained on a sheep farm for many years before finally being recognised as meteoric in 1989

The meteorite crater was recognized during a geological survey of that area in June

Approx Weight (per piece):  4

Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals that are commonly found in igneous

Bilanga Meteorite | 4.68 Gram | Individual | Diogenite | 1999 Rare Observed fall | Burkina Faso Malachite A very colorful and reallyThis is a great looking Bilanga classified meteorite specimen weighing 4. 68 grams with dimensions of 22x17x10 mm. This Achondrite Diogenite classified meteorite was observed falling in 1999 in Gnagna, Burkina Faso and is 1 of only 240 approved meteorites classified as such. The total weight of the pieces recovered is recorded as 25 kilograms. This piece is a very desirable type of material and a great specimen all around. The specimen comes in a