description NWA 5000 Overview
Northwest Africa 5000, commonly abbreviated NWA 5000, is a lunar meteorite found in Morocco in 2007. The original stone weighed about 11.5 kilograms and consists of feldspathic breccia, a rock assembled from fragments produced by impacts on the Moon's anorthosite-rich crust. Its lunar origin is established through its mineralogy, chemistry, and trapped gases, which correspond to material studied in samples returned from the Moon.
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NWA 5000 ranks #63 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Krymka, ahead of Springwater.
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How good is NWA 5000?
NWA 5000 scores 8.25/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Large lunar feldspathic breccia, major collector prestige, significant available lunar mass.
What are the best alternatives to NWA 5000?
See our alternatives page for NWA 5000 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Allende, Murchison, Hoba.
How does NWA 5000 compare to Allende?
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Is NWA 5000 worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.25/10, NWA 5000 is highly rated in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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