This page is the permanent record for the specimen bearing serial TC-00061. 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-00061
Meteorite
Northwest Africa 17917
Classification
LL3-5 (ordinary chondrite, genomict breccia)
Weight
1704 g
Form
Main mass, single stone, with one polished cut face
Find location
Tindouf, Algeria. Found 2024. Coordinates unknown.
Surface
Natural exterior apart from one polished cut face where the classification sample was removed. No coating.
Shock stage
S3
Weathering grade
W1
Classification record
Published in
Meteoritical Bulletin 114. Meteoritics and Planetary Science 61, 942-946 (2026). Approved 14 September 2025.
Classifier
J. Garcia, ADARA
Type specimen
20.08 g, MUNA. Two thin sections in ADARA.
Total known weight
1704 g in one piece as recorded in the Meteoritical Bulletin
Approved count
One of 18 approved meteorites classified as LL3-5, as recorded in the Meteoritical Bulletin database in November 2026.
The Meteoritical Bulletin records Northwest Africa 17917 as a single stone found in 2024, with the location given as Tindouf, Algeria, and states that it was purchased from a meteorite dealer. The entry records the work name BMD 018, lists the meteorite as submitted by Jose Garcia, and records the main mass with Brian McDonald. This specimen is that main mass, held by Treasure Coast Meteorite Co. A sample was cut from one face for classification, and that face has been polished. The stone weighs 1704 g as held after that cut.
Photographic record
Main face of the stone, with a 1 cm scale cube.Face carrying the hand lettered meteorite number on a white paint patch.Angled view, with the painted number visible and a 1 cm scale cube.The polished cut face, made where the classification sample was removed.
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. The weight of this specimen is recorded to the nearest gram, which is the resolution of the scale used for a mass of this size.
Record issued by Treasure Coast Meteorite Co., IMCA Member #3323, Hobe Sound, Florida.
Issued 11 November 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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J.S.
11/11/2026
I'm super happy with my purchase! The item is exactly as pictured. All details match up. I'm very happy with my first purchase.
Theresa Culbertson
10/13/2026
Beautiful piece and Treasure Coast was great to work with!
Anonymous
10/12/2026
LOVING IT!!!!
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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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Anonymous
08/31/2026
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
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
this is Lavyansh Bhardwaj from Delhi Rohini sector 22 this is awesome to have collected the part of moon 🌙
Anonymous
08/08/2026
A beautiful chondrite specimen, perfect for any collection. As always, Bryan is incredibly kind and helpful when answering questions or providing explanations about the specimen; he is also very pleasant to chat with, beyond the transaction itself. I highly recommend buying from him.
