05408 - Taza (NWA 859) Iron Ungrouped Plessitic Octahedrite Meteorite 0.9g Dyrosaurus phosphaticus Somewhat more than 10% of

Somewhat more than 10% of the rock is composed of metal grains

we can observe a fly (Trychoptera - Caddisfly)

Rare asaphid species

Sister taxa: Cimolichthys

05408 - Taza (NWA 859) Iron Ungrouped Plessitic Octahedrite Meteorite 0.9g Dyrosaurus phosphaticus Somewhat more than 10% ofThe authenticity of this specimen is guaranteed by the geologist Juan Avils Poblador, member of International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA 5681). Basic information Name: Northwest Africa 859 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: NWA 859 Observed fall: No Year found: 2001 Country: (Northwest Africa) Mass: help 75. 3 kg Classification Recommended: Iron, ungrouped This is 1 of 124 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name)