igneous

Chondrite Meteorite

Stony Meteorite (Chondrite)

Hardness: 5-6 (Mohs); Color: Dark brown to black (fusion crust) with gray interior; Luster: Dull to sub-metallic; Crystal structure: Granular/chondrule-bearing; Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 3.0-3.8 (dense due to iron content).

Hardness: 5-6 (Mohs)
Color: Dark brown to black (fusion crust) with gray interior
Luster: Dull to sub-metallic

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed from the solar nebula approximately 4.5 billion years ago. These are primitive rocks that never underwent melting or differentiation in a parent body planetary sized object.

Uses & applications

Scientific research into the origin of the solar system, planetology, and highly sought after by private collectors and museums.

Geological facts

Chondrites represent about 86% of the meteorites that fall to Earth. They contain 'chondrules'—small round grains that were once molten droplets in space before being incorporated into the asteroid.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by checking for a 'fusion crust' (thin burnt layer), attraction to a magnet, and a heavy weight relative to size. Found globally, but most easily spotted in deserts or Antarctic ice fields.

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