NWA 487 L/LL3.4 was distributed by Marvin and Kitty Killgore. They called it The Coffee Piece for its brown tint. I bought this thin section from them at the May 2003 Costa Mesa show.
Even though an unequilibrated Type 3.4, it is apparent from its texture that its material has been recycled. Complex and compound chondrules, relict grains and aqueous alteration signal that this material has made the rounds. After accretion, at least part of the parent body was deformed resulting in the strong alignment of the rock’s components.
Compound chondrule.
