chondrite classification
From the chondrite information page, the petrographic classification scheme works kind of like this: completely altered by water into clay (no known …
Allende, CV3.2
Allende is one of the largest recovered falls of the 20th century, and also one of the most scientifically important and researched. …
Dar al Gani 978, C3-ungrouped
This meteorite has several pairings, with classifications including: CV3, CK3, and C3-ungrouped. DaG 978 is officially published as a C3-ungrouped carbonaceous chondrite. …
chondrites
Chondrites are the most primitive group of meteorites. They have formation ages dating to at least 4.56 billion years before the present, …
Dhofar 325, CO3.5
The average chondrule diameter of this stone is 100 – 200 µm: it isn’t an L-chondrite. From the Meteoritical Bulletin: Given the …
Ivuna, CI1
Type-1 chondrites are fairly rare, partly because they are so fragile. Atmospheric entry often results in very high mass loss for these …
Karoonda, CK4
Karoonda is the type specimen of the CK-meteorite class, meaning that it is the first CK chondrite to be known or recognized. …
Lucerne Valley, CK4
Per the Meteoritical Bulletin: This 5.6 gram fragment from the find is the largest one we’ve found. Many thanks to Robert Matson …
NWA 6507, CR2
While perusing eBay one day, an armored chondrule poking through the fusion crust of an unclassified stone caught my eye. The 5.1 …
NWA 7411, CV3
This brick of a meteorite is a specimen that we bring to every outreach event. Chondrules, big CAIs, it’s perfect. And it’s …