Carbonaceous Chondrite (CV3) Meteorite Display – Ancient Building Blocks of Life
Explore one of the most primitive materials in the solar system with this authentic Carbonaceous Chondrite (CV3) meteorite display. Formed over 4.6 billion years ago, these rare meteorites contain ancient minerals and organic compounds that offer clues to the origins of planets and life itself.
CV3 meteorites are known for their distinctive chondrules—small glassy spheres created during the earliest stages of solar system formation. Their primitive composition has made them some of the most scientifically important meteorites ever discovered.
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Each meteorite specimen is unique and will vary slightly from the example shown.
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