Chwichiya 002 - A Very Rare/Fresh C3.00 Ungrouped Carbonaceous Chondrite!

The Chwichiya 002 meteorite is a unique C3.00 ungrouped carbonaceous chondrite, one of only five of its kind known as of 2024. These Type 3.00 meteorites are exceptionally rare and must retain near-pristine conditions to earn this classification. Chwichiya 002 showcases a dark, porous interior with distinct chondrules within a fine-grained iron-rich matrix. It contains troilite, magnetite, and scarce metal content, exhibiting minimal signs of aqueous alteration according to tests. The small but complete size of this meteorite makes it affordable to add to your very own collection. 

About Carbonaceous Chondrites:

Carbonaceous chondrites are a significant subset of stony meteorites that provide valuable insights into the early solar system's history. These meteorites make up an extremely small portion of the total number of fallen meteorites and are classified into several distinct, rare groups, based on their chemical composition, mineralogy, and oxygen isotopic signatures. 

Like other chondrites, carbonaceous chondrites have undergone varying degrees of alteration, whether through exposure to water, heat, or a combination of both. One group, CI, has undergone such extensive alteration that few of its original features remain. Interestingly, these meteorites no longer exhibit any signs of chondrules, which are a defining characteristic of chondrites. Despite this, scientists continue to classify them as part of the chondrite family due to their chemical makeup and other distinctive features.

About Stony Meteorites:

Stony meteorites are the most common meteorites, making up the majority of the meteorites discovered here on Earth.  They are divided into two groups: chondrites, which are some of the oldest primitive material in our entire solar system originating from large asteroids, and achondrites, which include meteorites that derived from our moon and Mars.

*Note - Lunar and Martian-originated meteorites will always be indicated as such on the listing. Any other meteorite listed will have originated from an asteroid.