Unclassified Oriented Chondrite Meteorite. Ordinary Chondrite. Unclassified. 2.59 x 1.88 x 0.85 inches (6.58 x 4.7...

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Unclassified Oriented Chondrite Meteorite
Ordinary Chondrite
Unclassified
2.59 x 1.88 x 0.85 inches (6.58 x 4.77 x 2.16 cm)

This 93-gram specimen is a well-preserved unclassified Ordinary Chondrite exhibiting strong signs of orientation, with a smoothed leading edge and gently tapered form. The dark fusion crust is largely intact, displaying subtle flow lines and a rounded, aerodynamic shape consistent with oriented atmospheric entry. Despite its modest size, the stone retains excellent integrity and visual character, offering a textbook example of aerodynamic shaping in meteoritic material. Unclassified chondrites like this are typically analyzed for further scientific insight, although the physical features alone make this a compelling collector's piece. This is one fine representative of an oriented stone with both aesthetic and "cosmic" value.

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