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Chondrite Meteorite
Ordinary Chondrite (L or H group)
Hardness: 5-6 (variable), Color: Black/dark brown fusion crust, Luster: Dull to sub-metallic, Стructure: Granular with chondrules, Specific Gravity: 3.2-3.8
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Physical properties
Hardness: 5-6 (variable), Color: Black/dark brown fusion crust, Luster: Dull to sub-metallic, Стructure: Granular with chondrules, Specific Gravity: 3.2-3.8
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar nebula approximately 4.5 billion years ago. These are fragments of asteroids that fall to Earth through the atmosphere, forming a fusion crust.
Uses & applications
Scientific research into the early solar system, high-end collector market, and jewelry (as slices).
Geological facts
Chondrites are the most common type of meteorite falling to Earth, accounting for about 86% of all witnessed falls. They contain chondrules, small spherical grains that were once molten droplets in space.
Field identification & locations
Check for a thin, dark fusion crust and magnetic attraction (most contain iron-nickel flakes). In the field, look for regmaglypts (thumbprint-like depressions) and a heavy weight relative to size. Found globally, but common in deserts (Sahara) and Antarctica.
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