Educational Antarctic Meteorite Thin Section Set

Our set provides 30 unique thin sections from diverse meteorites gathered in the pristine Antarctic region.

Loan Set
（Size: 18 x 35.5 x 2.5 cm）
（Weight: Approximately 630g）

Available for Loan in Japan Only (In principle)

• Universities
• High schools
• Museums and educational facilities
• Other approved organizations

Loan Details

• Duration: Up to 6 months (includes shipping time). Special extensions possible upon approval.
• Cost: Free! However, users cover return shipping. Direct pickups are also an option.
• Please be sure to read the Loan Compliance Guidelines.
• Given the rarity of some samples, expertise in handling rock sections is recommended. Some requests might be declined.

[Loan Compliance Guidelines (PDF)]. Sorry, this is only available in Japanese.

Set Contents

• Ordinary Chondrites: 13
• Enstatite Chondrite: 1
• Carbonaceous Chondrite: 4
• Achondrite: 10 (Moon: 2, Mars: 1)
• Stony-Iron Meteorites: 2
• Total: 30 samples

Application Process

• 1.　Apply: Use our [Loan Application Form (PDF)]or [Word version].
• 2.　Limit: Up to 2 sets. Availability might vary.
• 3.　Contact: yamaguch_nipr.ac.jp (Replace _ with @)
• 4.　Address: 〒190-8518, Tokyo, Tachikawa City, Midori-cho 10-3, National Institute of Polar Research, Polar Science Resource Center, Antarctic Meteorite Laboratory

Receiving & Returning

• Once approved, we'll ship the set with a loan approval letter and a usage report form.
• Fill the report, and return it with the set within the loan period.
• If return delays, submit a loan extension request. Extensions up to a year might be possible.