[meteorite-list] What is the largest single lunar mass?

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

It’s my understanding that the collateral disseminated indicated the lunar you saw in Tucson was “One of the largest” — which is most certainly is: it’s the second largest. The largest is NWA 12760 which is just two+ pounds heavier and which also part of the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum’s collection and is on display in Bethel.

Thanks and wishing everyone a great weekend / Darryl
 

> On Feb 20, 2025, at 7:14 PM, Alfredo Petrov via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
> 
> Last Weekend at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show there was a 56.75 Kg(!) lunar on exhibit which belongs to the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, in Bethel, Maine. They claim it is the largest mass of Moon rock currently known on this planet. 
> Beautiful piece, under constant armed police guard during the 4 days of the show.
> 
> On Fri, 21 Feb 2025 at 08:56, Michael Gilmer via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com <mailto:meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>> wrote:
> Hi Listees,
> 
> I was thinking about lunars today and how the market around them has changed since the days just before the NWA gold rush. Even well into the NWA period, new lunar recoveries were usually the big topic of conversation. Remember NWA 482? Or the feeding frenzy around NWA 5000?
> 
> NWA 5000 was the largest lunar mass until that big Kalahari find came to light, but we've seen dozens(?) of sizeable lunar recoveries in recent years and it seems like people have gotten numb to them somewhat. It seems like it's not that big of a deal anymore if a football-sized moon rock is recovered.
> 
> So, what is officially the biggest lunar mass now? I've lost track.
> 
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