0.6" CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite Specimen CAIS Display
Location: Morocco
Weight: 1.2 Ounces (With Display)
Dimensions: 3.3 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick (Display)
Meteorite Dimensions: 0.6 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide, 0.2 Inches Thick
Comes with a Free Display.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
CV3 carbonaceous chondrite exemplifies the Vigarano classification system, a meteorite taxonomy established through the iconic Vigarano specimen and celebrated for its distinctive elemental and mineralogical profile alongside its primordial provenance. The petrologic designation "3" denotes a meteorite that has experienced negligible thermal metamorphism and aqueous alteration throughout its history—a crucial marker of its unaltered, primitive composition. Such preservation allows these specimens to maintain their original solar nebula characteristics, offering unparalleled insight into the nascent solar system's chemical architecture and formation processes. The CV3 classification thus represents both taxonomic precision and profound scientific significance for cosmochemical research.
CV3 carbonaceous chondrites represent some of the solar system's most primordial material, characterised by their dark, fragile composition and exceptional scientific significance. These meteorites showcase an intricate mineralogical tapestry featuring calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions—ancient solids predating the formation of chondrules themselves. Spherical chondrules, composed of silicate melts, are abundantly present throughout, displaying remarkable textural and compositional diversity. The specimens contain an extraordinary assemblage of organic compounds, including amino acids and presolar grains—microscopic relics forged in stellar furnaces before our Sun's genesis. Iron oxidation states vary considerably within the CV group, creating distinct oxidised and reduced subgroups with unique mineralogical signatures. This specimen exemplifies the sophisticated chemistry and cosmic history preserved within carbonaceous chondrite meteorites.
