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NWA 6702 CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite with a huge CAI, the first sold matter condensate in our Solar System.

151g total stone weight, Overall measurements 62mm x 44mm x 28mm, from the Hupé collection.

5 responses to “Whole Meteorite with a Huge 1.6cm CAI”

  1. jurvetson Avatar
    jurvetson

    Other angles: Formation:I also have a little fella with a big ol’ CAI

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  2. sbove Avatar
    sbove

    You might like this artist:
    http://www.instagram.com/leossenas/

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  3. jurvetson Avatar
    jurvetson

    @stephenbove very much so. thanks!

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  4. jurvetson Avatar
    jurvetson

    More info on these curious chondrulesMeteorite Chondrules — Time Capsules from Before the Earth Formed

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  5. jurvetson Avatar
    jurvetson

    and a breakdown of the stony meteorites… CV is in the right-most pie:

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