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Chondrite Meteorite
Stony Meteorite (Chondrite)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectFeatures a dark, weathered fusion crust; hardness ranges from 5-6 (variable); colors are black, brown, or gray; heavy/high specific gravity; contains rounded silicate inclusions called chondrules.
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Physical properties
Features a dark, weathered fusion crust; hardness ranges from 5-6 (variable); colors are black, brown, or gray; heavy/high specific gravity; contains rounded silicate inclusions called chondrules.
Formation & geological history
Primordial material from the early solar system (approx. 4.5 billion years old), originating from the asteroid belt. The fusion crust forms during high-speed atmospheric entry.
Uses & applications
Scientific research, astronomical study, private collections, and occasionally used in jewelry once sliced and polished.
Geological facts
Chondrites are the most primitive and common types of meteorites, representing the building blocks of the solar system. Some carbonaceous chondrites contain amino acids and water.
Field identification & locations
Identify by looking for a black fusion crust, attractive magnetism (due to iron-nickel content), and presence of regmaglypts (thumbprint-like indentations) or internal chondrules if chipped.
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