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 represents a specific and highly significant class of meteorite, distinguished by its unique composition and primitive nature. The "CV" designation refers to the Vigarano type of carbonaceous chondrite, named after the Vigarano meteorite, which is a key exemplar of this group. The "3" indicates its petrologic type, signifying that it has undergone minimal thermal metamorphism or aqueous alteration since its formation, preserving its pristine, undifferentiated state  CV3 chondrites are typically dark-colored and often friable, meaning they are easily broken. Their composition is rich in carbon, volatile elements, and water-bearing minerals, making them distinct from other meteorite classes. A de