The Interstellar Collection
Genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite Specimen - The Most Scientifically Important Meteorite From Our Solar System!
Genuine Carbonaceous Chondrite Specimen - The Most Scientifically Important Meteorite From Our Solar System!
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Carbonaceous Chondrites are scientifically significant meteorites that offer crucial insights into the early solar system, and the beginnings of life on earth. These meteorites are abundant in carbon, clay, minerals, and water, and they also house organic compounds, various minerals, and pre-solar grains - essential components for life!
You are looking at a fragment from the most scientifically important meteorites in existence. Each fragment will vary in size and shape, but most will start at the size of what you see in the photo. This particular carbonaceous chondrite has been scientifically studied and named NWA 16314, a carbonaceous meteorite that is classified and documented under the owner of The Interstellar Collection, LLC’s name!
*stand in photo not included with purchase
A thought to ponder: Could carbonaceous chondrite meteorites have played a role in the emergence of life on our planet?
Fact: NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex has ongoing missions to return samples from carbonaceous asteroids.
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
The Interstellar Collection, LLC is acknowledged by the IMCA (#3950), the Global Meteorite Association (GMA #042) and the Meteorite Club. We work directly with scientists in the field of Meteoritics to bring genuine meteorite specimens into the hands of museums, universities and to the general public. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of each meteorite we sell.
Shipping, Returns & Insurance
Shipping, Returns & Insurance
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Care Instructions
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