igneous
Chondrite Meteorite (Possibility)
Stony Meteorite (Chondrite)
Hardness: 5-6 (Mohs), Color: Dark brown to black fusion crust with lighter interior, Luster: Dull or sub-metallic, Structure: Internal chondrules (spherical grains), Gravity: 3.0-3.7 (higher than terrestrial rocks)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 5-6 (Mohs), Color: Dark brown to black fusion crust with lighter interior, Luster: Dull or sub-metallic, Structure: Internal chondrules (spherical grains), Gravity: 3.0-3.7 (higher than terrestrial rocks)
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago from solar nebula dust; falls to earth as a meteor.
Uses & applications
Highly valued by collectors, researchers, and for scientific study into the origins of the solar system.
Geological facts
Chondrites are the most common type of meteorite fall; they contain the oldest known solids in the solar system, known as calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs).
Field identification & locations
Identify by checking for a fusion crust (thin burnt outer layer), presence of small metal flecks inside, and attraction to a magnet. Commonly found in deserts or ice fields where contrast with ground is high.
