Buy Sueilila 007 Meteorite – 342g Whole Stone

Buy Sueilila 007 Meteorite – 342g Whole Stone | Rare Lodranite

We are proud to present an incredibly rare and scientifically significant meteorite: a 342g whole stone specimen of Sueilila 007, classified as a lodranite—one of the most uncommon and fascinating meteorite types known to science.

Sueilila 007 is not just rare—it’s exceptionally rare. This meteorite was recovered as a single stone find, making its total known weight (TKW) just 342 grams. This means you’re not just acquiring a meteorite; you’re acquiring nearly the entire known mass of this planetary fragment.

This listing is for the complete 342g mass, which remains largely intact. A single 14.06g slice was removed for scientific classification and analysis, leaving the remainder of the stone untouched and in excellent condition. The exterior of the stone shows a lightly weathered, fusion-crusted surface, while the interior reveals the typical coarse-grained texture that lodranites are known for.

About Sueilila 007 and Lodranites

Sueilila 007 is classified as a lodranite, part of the primitive achondrite group. Lodranites occupy a fascinating position in the meteorite family tree—they are transitional meteorites that share characteristics with both chondrites and achondrites.

Unlike ordinary chondrites, which contain round silicate spherules called chondrules, lodranites are depleted in chondrules, having undergone partial melting and differentiation. This places them in a unique evolutionary niche—they’re more processed than chondrites but not fully melted like true achondrites.

Lodranites are believed to have originated from small planetary bodies that experienced partial melting due to internal heating, likely from radioactive decay shortly after the formation of the solar system. The result is a coarse-grained, crystalline matrix of olivine, pyroxene, and metal, indicative of slow cooling within the parent body.

Sueilila 007 adds yet another level of intrigue. With only one stone recovered and its unique mineralogical composition, it offers researchers and collectors an extraordinary glimpse into the early, partially differentiated planetesimals that existed over 4.5 billion years ago.

Why This Specimen Matters

• Extremely rare classification – Lodranites are among the least commonly found meteorites.

• Single stone find – Only 342g of Sueilila 007 exists in the world.

• Pristine condition – The specimen remains largely intact, with only a single slice removed for study.

• Scientific importance – Represents a key stage in the evolution from chondritic to achondritic material.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire nearly the entire known mass of an officially classified lodranite—Sueilila 007. A rare and scientifically invaluable meteorite that belongs in the finest collections of planetary material.