igneous

Chondrite Meteorite

L3 Chondrite (Unequilibrated Ordinary Chondrite)

Hardness: 5-6 Mohs. Color: Reddish-brown, mustard, and tan matrix with distinct orange-brown chondrules. Luster: Dull to sub-metallic. Structure: Porphyritic-like with spherical inclusions (chondrules). Specific gravity: 3.2-3.8.

Hardness: 5-6 Mohs
Luster: Dull to sub-metallic

Identified May 10, 2026More igneous →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed from the solar nebula approximately 4.56 billion years ago. These are remnants of the early solar system that never underwent melting or differentiation in a planetary body.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used for scientific research into the early solar system, academic study, and high-end planetary specimen collecting.

Geological facts

Chondrites contain chondrules, which were molten droplets in space before being accreted into asteroids. They are among the oldest materials known to exist in the solar system, predating the formation of the Earth.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for distinct circular chondrules in a silty/stony matrix, often showing a thin dark fusion crust if not weathered. In the field, they are often magnetic due to trace iron-nickel flakes.

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