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Learn MoreOriented Nose Cone Chondrite Meteorite
- This rare Chondrite meteorite is prized for its extraordinary shape and origins
- Known as a "nose cone", it developed its smooth, distinctive shape when it entered the atmosphere
- This otherworldy composite contains crystals of olivine, nickel, and feldspar
- Offering a glimpse into the galaxy, this meteorite is truly an extraterrestrial treasure
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5 18" wide x 5 1/4" deep x 5" high
It is estimated that between 85.7% and 86.2% of all meteorites discovered on earth have been chondrites, and many are discovered in the Sahara Desert as the desert's elevated temperatures perfectly preserve these specimens. Though plentiful on the planet, they are extremely important to the study of the origins and age of the Solar System, and indeed, the origins of life.
Period: | Ancient |
Depth: | 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) |
Width: | 5.13 in. (13.02 cm) |
Height: | 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
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