DHOFAR 911 Very Rare Lunar/Moon Meteorite 40mg

4mm X 4mm X 3mm!

40 milligram fragment of Dhofar 911, a feldspathic impact-melt breccia from the lunar highlands found 2003 in Oman.   The matrix of this gorgeous meteorite from the Moon displays a multiple array of pastel colors offset by darker gray shock boundaries.  Dhofar 911 and pairings are the only set of meteorites from the moon that have this banner appearance.  The official set of individuals named Dhofar 911 consisted of 9 stones weighing 194 grams.  Pairings to this attractive meteorite have fetched prices from as low as $800.00 a gram for poorly prepared examples without paperwork and up to $2,000.00 a gram for exceptional specimens.  Not only are these exceptional, they are among the few that were legally brought out of Oman! With the exception of Swiss scientists, only three permits were ever issued from the Sultanate of Oman for the removal of material from this country.  All of these permits were assigned to the same group of expert German hunters who were responsible for bringing this world class specimen out.

Please note the very low price of $1,000.00 a gram. You will not find a better price on legally exported lunaites from Oman, anywhere. Oman has now closed it's borders to meteorite hunters without permits, arrests have been made and no more export permits will be issued for non-scientific purposes making this offering exceptional.  Once these are gone, it is doubtful we will ever be able to get any more.  This specimen comes with a color identification card identifying it as coming from the world famous Hupé Planetary Collection.

An update: This material has gone up substantially in price the last few months because it is becoming increasingly difficult to get.  Take a look around and you will find that our asking price is well below market.

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A Special Note on Authenticity:

I carry an officer’s position on the board of directors for the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA), a nonprofit corporation that adheres to the strictest standards of authenticity.  I have been a member of the IMCA since the beginning, was elected by my peers to serve as Secretary over two years ago and adhere to the most stringent Code of Ethics in the industry.  My IMCA number is 2185, which can be referenced on the IMCA website at:

http://imca.cc/

Or the director’s page at:  http://imca.cc/index.php?option=com_cb_search&task=usersList&listid=4&Itemid=7

Be sure to look for the IMCA logo or an IMCA number when purchasing meteorites from dealers as this is your guarantee of authenticity.  There is nothing worse than a buyer getting taken by an unscrupulous con artist operating here on eBay.  This hurts collectors and honest dealers, alike.  Here is a link that will provide you with a partial list of these suspect dealers:

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CUSTOMERS FROM ITALY:  The only way I will ship to ITALY is USPS Global Express at a cost of $35.00.  Almost every package is tied up for months when shipped to Italy and I can no longer afford to do business this way so please do not bid unless you are willing to cover the tracking costs of USPS Global Express.

Please Read Important Shipping Information:

A US Priority Mail fee of $4.80 will be added to the final auction price unless total purchase exceeds $300.00 in which case the shipping costs will be $5.45 which includes Delivery Confirmation.  An international USPS Airmail fee of $6.20 which includes a new sturdy shipping box will be charged in addition to final bid price for those overseas. Shipping to Canada and Mexico is $5.20.  If international purchases exceed $500.00, USPS Global Express shipping will be utilized which costs $35.00, includes Delivery Confirmation and a Tracking Number. We combine shipping on multiple orders.  Please wait until the end of the auction session and we will promptly send an invoice including combined shipping.  We ship the vast majority of items within one business day of payment.

A special note to our friends Overseas: It has been our experience that about 1 in 42 packages are delayed in International Customs for some reason. Although packages are most often shipped within 24 hours of payment and usually arrive within a week or two, it may take up to eight weeks when using USPS Airmail.  Please opt for USPS Global Express if packages need to arrive more quickly or you want them to be tracked. I cannot be responsible for any delay or loss of shipments overseas if Global Express is not opted for at a cost of $35.00.  

Thank you very much for looking and if you are bidding, good luck!

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