NWA 16811 Meteorite. CVox3. Northwest Africa. Found: 2024. 1.90 x 1.83 x 0.09 inches (4.83 x 4.66 x 0.24 cm)...

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NWA 16811 Meteorite
CVox3
Northwest Africa
Found: 2024
1.90 x 1.83 x 0.09 inches (4.83 x 4.66 x 0.24 cm)

This small but visually compelling slice of the Carbonaceous Chondrite NWA 16811 reveals an abundance of chondrules preserved within a dark, fine-grained matrix. Rounded inclusions of varying size and color stand out in subtle contrast, creating a mosaic-like texture across the polished surface. Classified as a CVox3, this meteorite type offers valuable clues to the composition of early solar system material and the processes that shaped primitive asteroids. Though modest in scale, the specimen displays striking detail and a natural elegance that speaks to its ancient extraterrestrial origin.

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