08-NOV-2009
Acfer
Acfer, Algeria, 91209
CR2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, 2 gm
08-NOV-2009
Acfer
Lighting highlights the relatively high metal content in the CR carbonaceous chondrites, and the metallic rims around the chondrules.
08-NOV-2009
Allende
Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico, February 8, 1969
Carbonaceous Chondrite Type III CV3
Allende contains interstellar grains (star dust) and is believed to have formed during an explosion of a supernova/red giant star before the birth of our solar system over 4.6 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest known substances known to man.
08-NOV-2009
Arispe
Arispe, Sonora, Mexico
Found 1896
Iron, IC, 15.7 gm
This is 1 of 9 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IC.
08-NOV-2009
Barratta
Barratta, New South Wales, Australia
Found 1845
L4, 36.2 gm
08-NOV-2009
Barratta
Barratta, New South Wales, Australia
Found 1845
L4, 36.2 gm
08-NOV-2009
Coolidge
Coolidge, Kansas
Carbonaceous Chondrite C4-ungrouped, 4 g
This is 1 of 3 approved meteorites classified as C4-ung.
Lighting shows metal content
08-NOV-2009
Coolidge
Coolidge, Kansas
Carbonaceous Chondrite C4-ungrouped, 4 g
This is 1 of 3 approved meteorites classified as C4-ung.
08-NOV-2009
D'Orbigny
D'Orbigny, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Found 1979 July
Angrite, 2.5 g
08-NOV-2009
Dar Al Gani
Dar Al Gani
Carbonaceous Chondrite CO3, 4 g
Average chondrule diameter smaller than CV
08-NOV-2009
Dimmitt
Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas
Found 1942, recognized as distinct fall 1950
Olivine Bronzite Chondrite H3.7, 44.1 g
08-NOV-2009
Dimmitt
Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas
Found 1942, recognized as distinct fall 1950
Olivine Bronzite Chondrite H3.7, 44.1 g