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Exact details and fit

Specimen specifics

Meteorite Classification & Provenance

Meteorite Type
Stone (CV3) Classification: Carbonaceous Chondrite CV3 Discovered: 2018 Niger Africa Fall: NWA12322 Weight: 249.5 grams

What arrives

One genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite CV3 meteorite specimen in a labeled glass display box with a color image and brief written description

Presentation

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Genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite meteorite displayed in a labeled glass display box

A quiet relic from before we were here

Genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite, CV3. A small, dark shard held within a glass box—text, image, and specimen aligned like a private exhibit on your shelf.

Origins, contained

The Creator of Life, at arm’s length

Singular by nature

Rooms crave an object that slows conversation and draws people closer. The Genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite (The Creator of Life) Meteorite arrives already labeled and housed in a glass display box, so it settles into a study, living room, or studio without fuss. A stock photo represents the listing, and each CV3 fragment is naturally unique—one-of-one within a shared lineage.

Presence you can point to

This small stone carries a written description and a color image that frame its story, turning curiosity into a moment of learning. Known as NWA12322, discovered in 2018 in Niger, it places time and place to the wonder on display.

For the quietly curious

The collector who prefers evidence with their awe—and wants it ready to display.

Set, notice, return

Place the boxed meteorite on a bookshelf or desk where light can skim the glass and the label can be read at a glance.
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About the Supplier

Astro Gallery of Gems

Family-owned since 1961, Astro Gallery of Gems began with Julio Tanjeloff’s conviction that exceptional mineral specimens belonged in homes as well as collections. The Fifth Avenue gallery in New York became a destination for collectors, designers, museums and people discovering gems and minerals for the first time. Astro specializes in fine minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, natural-history objects and rare jewelry—offerings that range from approachable specimens to large collector pieces. The gallery combines collecting, education, curation and natural history to help buyers select pieces chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Compare listed dimensions, origin details and natural variations to find a specimen worth keeping in view.
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is this specimen?
It is a Genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite meteorite from the CV3 subgroup, labeled as NWA12322.
How is it presented?
It comes in a glass display box with a color image and a brief written description identifying the specimen.
Will my piece look exactly like the photos?
No. The listing uses a stock photo; each meteorite fragment is unique and may vary slightly in appearance.
Where and when was this meteorite discovered?
It is part of the NWA12322 find, discovered in 2018 in Niger, Africa.