igneous
Chondrite Meteorite
Stony Meteorite (Chondrite)
Hardness: 4-5 (Mohs scale); Color: Dark brown to black (fusion crust) or gray mottled interior; Luster: Dull/Metals; Crystal structure: Contains spherical chondrules; SG: 3.0-3.8.
- Hardness
- 4-5 (Mohs scale)
- Color
- Dark brown to black (fusion crust) or gray mottled interior
- Luster
- Dull/Metals
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Physical properties
Hardness: 4-5 (Mohs scale); Color: Dark brown to black (fusion crust) or gray mottled interior; Luster: Dull/Metals; Crystal structure: Contains spherical chondrules; SG: 3.0-3.8.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the solar nebula roughly 4.5 billion years ago. These are fragments from the asteroid belt that survived atmospheric entry.
Uses & applications
Scientific research, private collection, and occasionally used in custom jewelry (slices).
Geological facts
Chondrites are the most primitive building blocks of the solar system and have remained largely unchanged for billions of years.
Field identification & locations
Identify by presence of a dark fusion crust, attraction to a strong magnet (due to iron-nickel content), and high density compared to terrestrial rocks.
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