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Stony Meteorite
Chondrite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7-8, dark brown to black fusion crust, metallic flakes visible when cut, specific gravity around 3.3-3.6.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7-8, dark brown to black fusion crust, metallic flakes visible when cut, specific gravity around 3.3-3.6.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroid belt collisions and subsequently falling to Earth.
Uses & applications
Valued primarily for scientific research, space education, and by private meteorite collectors.
Geological facts
Chondrites represent the oldest and most primitive material in our solar system, containing tiny chondrules formed in the solar nebula.
Field identification & locations
Identified by a dark fusion crust, magnetic properties, and a heavy weight relative to its size. Commonly recovered in desert and polar regions.
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