This page is the permanent record for the specimen bearing serial TC-00051. It is issued by Treasure Coast Meteorite Co. as a reference for present and future owners. The photographs below show this specific specimen and are the primary means of verifying it.
Identification
Serial
TC-00051
Meteorite
Sebkha el Melah 001
Classification
Aubrite
Weight
17.37 g
Form
Enstatite crystal, natural, uncut
Find location
Wad Alhath region, Gao, Mali (21.63885, -1.82974)
Surface
Natural cleavage faces; small orange-brown spots and dark specks, unanalyzed
Shock stage
Low
Weathering grade
Low
Classification record
Published in
Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 111 (2023). Approved 12 November 2022.
Classifier
C. Agee, UNM
Type specimen
216 g, UNM
Total known weight
17 kg (approximately; several pieces)
Approved count
One of 96 approved meteorites classified as Aubrite, as recorded in the Meteoritical Bulletin database in October 2026.
Sebkha el Melah 001 was found in late March 2022 in the region of Wad Alhath in Mali by Sahrawi meteorite hunters, with approximately 17 kilograms recovered. The Meteoritical Bulletin records that Bachir Salek obtained 12.5 kilograms, including the 3550 gram main mass, and holds the main mass. A 216 gram type specimen is on deposit at the University of New Mexico. This specimen was acquired by Treasure Coast Meteorite Co. Treasure Coast Meteorite Co. is not a recorded holder in the Bulletin entry. Given the scarcity of this material and the large size of this piece, a registry number is warranted: the Bulletin writeup records the largest single crystal of this meteorite at 45 grams.
Photographic record
TC-00051, full length of the crystal on a white background.The crystal on a display stand with a 1 cm scale cube. The stand, base and cube are not part of the specimen.Lengthwise view showing the cleavage faces and small orange-brown spots.The cluster of smaller interlocking enstatite crystals at one end.
On verification. The serial number on the accompanying certificate card is an index to this record. The photographs above and the stated weight are what identify this specimen. Meteorite surfaces, clast patterns and cut faces are individual to each stone, so a specimen can be compared directly against these images and weighed against the figure recorded here to two decimal places.
Record issued by Treasure Coast Meteorite Co., IMCA Member #3323, Hobe Sound, Florida.
Issued 31 October 2026. Classification data reproduced from the Meteoritical Bulletin entry cited above.
Questions regarding this record may be directed to brian@tcmeteorites.com.
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10/13/2026
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10/12/2026
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10/12/2026
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10/07/2026
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09/17/2026
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09/14/2026
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08/31/2026
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Jinger Wolfe
08/12/2026
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Treasure Coast! I purchased a lunar piece as a special gift, and their customer service went above and beyond to make it even more meaningful. After learning the story behind my gift (it was for my 1 year wedding anniversary), they surprised me by including the sweetest personalized card that said “Love you to the moon and back” with my name on it. It was such a thoughtful, unexpected touch and genuinely made the whole experience feel special. The lunar piece itself was wonderful, but the care and kindness they put into my order is what really stood out. This is the kind of customer service you remember. Highly recommend! 🌙❤️
Jinger Wolfe
08/12/2026
A really rare chondrite. An H3 with very low weathering with lots, lots of metal.
Andreu del Campo
08/09/2026
Super great communication with the seller. All documentation for customs was correct and everything went super fast and smooth. The chondrite is exactly like shown on the seller's web.
Andreu del Campo
08/09/2026
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08/08/2026
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07/28/2026
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07/27/2026
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