NWA 8716 “Jrifiya” Meteorite Thin Section
Northwest Africa 8716, a.k.a. Jrifiya, is a brownish-yellow colored shergottite. In cross polarized light, the same brownish-yellow hue prevails and there are numerous phenocrysts which display beautiful zoning patterns.
Original slice (photos courtesy of ebay seller redfoxbat0):
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