Chwichiya 002 Meteorite End Cut. C3.00-ung. Western Sahara. Found: 2018. 0.74 x 0.74 x 0.24 inches (1.88 x 1.8...

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Chwichiya 002 Meteorite End Cut
C3.00-ung
Western Sahara
Found: 2018
0.74 x 0.74 x 0.24 inches (1.88 x 1.87 x 0.61 cm)

This Chwichiya 002 Meteorite end cut, discovered near Houza village by Elho Sbiti on June 10, 2018, is an extraordinary piece of cosmic history. Classified as a carbonaceous chondrite (C3.00-ungrouped), it represents one of the most primitive and least altered types of meteorites. Unlike many meteorites, the interior reveals a fascinating dark, porous matrix speckled with well-defined chondrules-small, rounded mineral grains that formed in the early solar system. What makes this specimen particularly special is its minimal exposure to water over billions of years, preserving its original features with only slight alteration. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a very uncommon meteorite.

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