{"product_id":"rabt-sbayta-007-lunar-meteorite-feldspathic-breccia-moon-rock-full-slice-4-0g-w-coa-display-box","title":"Rabt Sbayta 007 Lunar Meteorite Slice, Feldspathic Breccia, 4.00g, Slice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete lunar highlands specimen from Earth's closest celestial neighbor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4.00g slice of Rabt Sbayta 007 preserves a cross-section of lunar feldspathic breccia, representing material from the Moon's ancient anorthositic highlands. The slice captures the brecciated texture characteristic of lunar regolith that has been repeatedly impact-processed over billions of years. Feldspathic breccias form when meteorite impacts on the lunar surface pulverize and compact older highland rocks, creating a mosaic of angular mineral fragments bound together in a fine-grained matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabt Sbayta 007 was recovered in 2017 from Western Sahara as part of a small group of paired lunar finds. This complete slice offers collectors the full visual context of the meteorite's internal structure without the limitations of partial fragments or end cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrecciated lunar regolith structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feldspathic breccia classification indicates this specimen consists predominantly of plagioclase feldspar fragments derived from the Moon's primordial anorthositic crust. Under magnification, the slice reveals angular clasts of varying sizes embedded in a darker, fine-grained matrix. This texture records the violent history of the lunar surface, where impacts shatter bedrock and weld fragments together through shock compression and local melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slice format preserves both faces of the meteorite, showing how brecciation extends throughout the specimen. Light-toned feldspar clasts contrast with darker shock-melt regions, creating the mottled appearance typical of feldspathic lunar breccias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeldspathic breccias originate from the Moon's highlands, which formed approximately 4.4 billion years ago when plagioclase feldspar crystallized and floated to the surface of the lunar magma ocean. Unlike the darker basaltic mare regions visible from Earth, the highlands represent the Moon's original crust. Impact gardening over billions of years has reworked this material repeatedly, creating the complex brecciated texture preserved in specimens like Rabt Sbayta 007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunar meteorites reach Earth after large asteroid impacts excavate material from the Moon's surface with sufficient velocity to escape lunar gravity. These fragments orbit the Sun until gravitational interactions with Earth capture them. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/learn-about-meteorites\"\u003eLearn About Meteorites\u003c\/a\u003e page provides additional context on how planetary materials travel through space to become meteorites in terrestrial collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this meteorite authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Rabt Sbayta 007 is classified in the Meteoritical Bulletin as a lunar feldspathic breccia. The complete MetBull entry can be accessed through the classification reference at the end of this listing. This specimen includes a certificate of authenticity documenting its classification and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does feldspathic breccia mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Feldspathic refers to the high plagioclase feldspar content derived from the lunar highlands crust. Breccia describes the fragmented, impact-welded texture where angular rock and mineral clasts are bound together in a matrix. This texture forms when meteorite impacts shatter and recompact surface materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing includes the 4.00g complete lunar meteorite slice, a certificate of authenticity, a custom specimen card with classification details, and a display box for protection and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare are lunar meteorites?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunar meteorites represent less than 1% of all classified meteorites. Only about 370 kilograms of lunar material has been recovered worldwide as meteorites, compared to thousands of tons of other meteorite types. Feldspathic breccias from the highlands are less common than basaltic lunar meteorites from the maria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see the lunar origin in this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e The brecciated texture and light-toned feldspar clasts are visible features consistent with lunar highland material. Laboratory analysis confirming the lunar origin examines oxygen isotope ratios, which match Apollo mission samples, and mineral chemistry that differs distinctly from terrestrial or other planetary rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunar meteorites provide the only way for private collectors to own material from the Moon. While Apollo and Luna missions returned samples under government custody, meteorites like Rabt Sbayta 007 enter the commercial market through legitimate recovery and classification processes. The slice format offers display advantages over partial fragments, preserving both faces and the full internal structure of the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.00g, this piece balances accessibility with scientific substance. The feldspathic breccia composition represents the Moon's primordial crust, offering different geological context than the basaltic mare meteorites that dominate some collections. For collectors building comprehensive \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lunar-meteorites\"\u003eLunar Meteorites\u003c\/a\u003e holdings, highland feldspathic specimens provide essential representation of the Moon's crustal diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin entry: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?sea=Rabt%20Sbayta%20007\u0026amp;sfor=names\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRabt Sbayta 007\u003c\/a\u003e | Classification: Lunar (feldspathic breccia) | Find, Western Sahara, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Coast Meteorite Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44765162438703,"sku":"RABT-SBAYTA-007-4.00G-SLICE","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9724\/9839\/files\/B35F2EEC-9607-4A79-BAF7-617FBA6A4B83.jpg?v=1765778334","url":"https:\/\/www.tcmeteorites.com\/products\/rabt-sbayta-007-lunar-meteorite-feldspathic-breccia-moon-rock-full-slice-4-0g-w-coa-display-box","provider":"Treasure Coast Meteorite Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}