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Eucrite Meteorite

Achondrite (Eucrite)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness: 5-6 (Mohs); Color: Dark gray to black fusion crust, light gray/tan interior with tan pyroxene and white feldspar; Luster: Sub-vitreous to dull; Crystal structure: Phaneritic (coarse-grained); Specific gravity: 2.8-3.2

Hardness: 5-6 (Mohs)
Luster: Sub-vitreous to dull

Identified July 5, 2026More meteorite →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Igneous rock formed from the crust of the asteroid 4 Vesta approximately 4.5 billion years ago. These are basaltic rocks that cooled from magma on a differentiated celestial body.

Uses & applications

Scientific research into planetary formation; highly sought after by private collectors and museums.

Geological facts

Eucrites belong to the HED (Howardite-Eucrite-Diogenite) group of meteorites, which astronomers have linked to asteroid 4 Vesta through spectroscopy.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for a black fusion crust, lack of significant metallic iron (low magnetism compared to chondrites), and a crystalline basaltic texture. Common in hot deserts like the Sahara where they are easier to spot.