meteorite
Meteorite
Chondrite meteorite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5-8, dark brown to black fusion crust, metallic luster on broken surfaces, dense and heavy with irregular shape.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5-8, dark brown to black fusion crust, metallic luster on broken surfaces, dense and heavy with irregular shape.
Formation & geological history
Formed in space during the early solar system over 4.5 billion years ago, landing on Earth after surviving atmospheric entry.
Uses & applications
Valuable for scientific research, space exploration studies, and private mineral or meteorite collecting.
Geological facts
Meteorites are the oldest known materials on Earth and often contain extraterrestrial amino acids and rare minerals.
Field identification & locations
Identify by high density, magnetic properties, and a dark outer fusion crust. Found worldwide in deserts and ice fields.
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