NWA 869 is one of the most interesting Ordinary Chondrites found in Northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others. This large example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Classified as NWA 869, published in Meteoritical Bulletin #90 as an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. A 189.3 g type specimen is on deposit at UCLA. 2.7 kg, 14.2cm (4"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, in 2000. Chondrite is a type of meteorite containing mineral spheres called chondrules. Most chondrites are believed to originate in the asteroids that orbit the sun between Jupiter and Mars.

Very fine condition, a large display piece.