-2.7 cm, slice - RARE METEORITE CR2 - Carbonaceous Chondrite - ERG CHECH 003 (Algeria, 2021). - 1.8 g
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ERG CHECH 003 (Algeria, 2021), a CR2 carbonaceous chondrite meteorite slice from the Sahara, Algeria, weighing 1.8 g.
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The meteorite from this batch is a beautiful, complete slice of Carbonaceous Chondrite of the CR2 type, found in Algeria in 2021. It shows dozens of chondrules, many of which are encapsulated, with visible iron around the chondrule, as it is characteristic of this type of chondrites that the chondrules are coated with metal. It is possibly paired with the CR2 meteorites classified under the name Erg Chech 003, as the typology and the area where it was found are the same.
The rare group of CR2 stone meteorites is represented by about 160 different specimens, more than half of which were found in Antarctica and are therefore not available to collectors. CR2s are carbonaceous chondrites, and the 'R' in this subgroup is derived from the name of the historic fall witnessed in 1824 at Renazzo, Italy.
The matrix of carbonaceous chondrites has been altered by the presence of water, described as 'aqueous alteration' in scientific terms, and this alteration likely occurred in the main body (asteroid). CR2s show a particularly high incidence of hydrated matrices (up to 50% by volume). Some scientists believe that, by transporting water and other materials here, these types of carbonaceous chondrites may have played a role in the evolution of life on Earth.
Carbonaceous chondrites are generally the oldest materials in the solar system, over 4.7 billion years old, meaning they are among the first materials to solidify in the solar nebula, and therefore some of the oldest materials ever described and found.
An excellent opportunity to add this marvel of the universe to your collection.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
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The meteorite from this batch is a beautiful, complete slice of Carbonaceous Chondrite of the CR2 type, found in Algeria in 2021. It shows dozens of chondrules, many of which are encapsulated, with visible iron around the chondrule, as it is characteristic of this type of chondrites that the chondrules are coated with metal. It is possibly paired with the CR2 meteorites classified under the name Erg Chech 003, as the typology and the area where it was found are the same.
The rare group of CR2 stone meteorites is represented by about 160 different specimens, more than half of which were found in Antarctica and are therefore not available to collectors. CR2s are carbonaceous chondrites, and the 'R' in this subgroup is derived from the name of the historic fall witnessed in 1824 at Renazzo, Italy.
The matrix of carbonaceous chondrites has been altered by the presence of water, described as 'aqueous alteration' in scientific terms, and this alteration likely occurred in the main body (asteroid). CR2s show a particularly high incidence of hydrated matrices (up to 50% by volume). Some scientists believe that, by transporting water and other materials here, these types of carbonaceous chondrites may have played a role in the evolution of life on Earth.
Carbonaceous chondrites are generally the oldest materials in the solar system, over 4.7 billion years old, meaning they are among the first materials to solidify in the solar nebula, and therefore some of the oldest materials ever described and found.
An excellent opportunity to add this marvel of the universe to your collection.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
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Name of meteorite
-2.7 cm, slice - RARE METEORITE CR2 - Carbonaceous Chondrite -
Type of meteorite
ERG CHECH 003 (Algeria, 2021).
Weight
1.8 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Sahara
Country of Origin
Algeria
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