{"title":"Carbonaceous Chondrites","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites are among the most primitive and scientifically important meteorites, representing some of the oldest material formed in the early solar system. Unlike meteorites that originate from differentiated bodies, these specimens come from ancient, unaltered asteroids that have remained largely unchanged for over 4.5 billion years. They formed from the original dust and gas cloud that surrounded the young Sun, and were later incorporated into small parent bodies that never experienced significant melting. Over time, collisions between these bodies sent fragments into space, with a small number eventually crossing Earth’s orbit and surviving their passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface. Although relatively rare compared to ordinary chondrites, carbonaceous chondrites are highly valued for the unique record they preserve of the solar system’s earliest history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbonaceous chondrites are classified as chondrites, meaning they contain small, round silicate inclusions known as chondrules, embedded within a fine-grained matrix rich in carbon and volatile compounds. They are further divided into several groups, such as CI, CM, CV, and CO, each with distinct mineral compositions and histories of aqueous alteration. Many of these meteorites contain water-bearing minerals and organic compounds, including amino acids, making them of particular interest in the study of prebiotic chemistry. Their dark, often fragile appearance reflects their high carbon content and relatively low density compared to other meteorite types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying carbonaceous chondrites provides critical insights into the conditions present during the formation of the solar system, including the role of water and organic molecules in the development of planets. These meteorites are thought to have contributed to the early Earth’s inventory of water and the building blocks of life, offering clues about how habitable environments may arise. Because they sample some of the most pristine material available, carbonaceous chondrites are invaluable to scientists and are often the focus of sample-return missions such as OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa 2. For collectors, they represent a direct connection to the primordial solar nebula—ancient, complex, and rich with cosmic history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sutters-mill-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-mini-fragment","title":"Sutters Mill - C Carbonaceous Chondrite - Mini Fragment - USA (California)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eSutter’s Mill is a witnessed Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from California, USA, which occurred on 22 April 2012. The event was recorded by weather radar, seismic data, eyewitness reports, and camera observations, allowing researchers to calculate the fall area quickly. The first stones were recovered within two days near Coloma and Lotus, close to the historic Sutter’s Mill site associated with the California Gold Rush. Officially classified as a Carbonaceous Chondrite, Sutter’s Mill is one of the most scientifically important modern American meteorite falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSpecimens of Sutter’s Mill are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with primitive Carbonaceous material. The meteorite is noted as a regolith breccia, preserving a mixture of materials from its parent asteroid, along with evidence of aqueous alteration and complex early solar system chemistry. Some early recovered pieces were collected before rainfall, making them especially valuable for scientific study due to reduced terrestrial contamination. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eFor collectors, Sutter’s Mill offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, American origin, and exceptional scientific significance. Its limited recovered mass, well-documented strewn field, and connection to one of California’s most historic locations make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material connected to a precisely recorded event in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53617984373062,"sku":"SUT-03\/01","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/SuttersMill01.jpg?v=1731683886"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.26g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. It was discovered by Todd Parker and Robert Ward while metal detecting, with 550.3 g recovered from a small area. As a CBa meteorite, it belongs to the Bencubbin-like Carbonaceous Chondrites, an uncommon group known for high metal content and unusual early solar system formation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSpecimens of Grapevine Mesa are notably metal-rich, with silicate fragments set among abundant iron-nickel metal. Published descriptions note rounded to angular silicate fragments hosted by metal grains, with the metal-rich texture closely resembling Bencubbin. Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53618139136326,"sku":"GRM-02\/01","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa1.jpg?v=1731675459"},{"product_id":"nwa-13777-ungrouped-achondrite","title":"NWA 13777 - CK6-an Carbonaceous Chondrite - Slice  - 9.24g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eNWA 13777 is a rare CK6-an Carbonaceous Chondrite purchased in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, in early 2021. The CK group is known for Carbonaceous meteorites that have experienced significant thermal metamorphism, and the type 6 classification indicates a high degree of recrystallisation on the parent body. The ‘an’ designation marks it as anomalous, meaning it differs in some respects from typical CK6 material, adding further scientific and collector interest. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eSpecimens of NWA 13777 are described as dark greyish rock without fusion crust. As a highly metamorphosed Carbonaceous Chondrite, visible chondrules may be subdued or difficult to distinguish, with the texture generally more compact and recrystallised than less altered Carbonaceous material. 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Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material that has been significantly transformed by heat over billions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53618527469894,"sku":"CK6-06\/01","price":1229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/NWA13777-4.jpg?v=1773076403"},{"product_id":"agua-zarcas-carbonaceous-chondrite-small-fragment","title":"Aguas Zarcas - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Small Fragment - \u003c0.1g - Costa Rica - Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eAguas Zarcas is a witnessed CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, which occurred on 23 April 2019. The fall was widely observed and quickly recovered, with stones found around the Aguas Zarcas area shortly after the event. It is regarded as one of the most significant CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite falls since Murchison in 1969, providing unusually fresh material from a volatile-rich and organic-bearing parent body. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSpecimens of Aguas Zarcas are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with CM2 material that has experienced aqueous alteration. Many pieces show a black fusion crust, while interiors can reveal a dark matrix with small pale speckles, hydrated minerals, and organic-rich components. Some fragments were recovered very soon after the fall, limiting terrestrial contamination and making the material especially valuable for scientific study. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eFor collectors, Aguas Zarcas offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, Carbonaceous chemistry, and strong scientific importance. Its Costa Rican origin, rapid recovery, and connection to early solar system water and organics make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material delivered to Earth in one of the most important modern meteorite falls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53619492094278,"sku":"AGZ-02\/03","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/AguasZarcas-15.jpg?v=1731686898"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-26g-copy","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.15g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. It was discovered by Todd Parker and Robert Ward while metal detecting, with 550.3 g recovered from a small area. As a CBa meteorite, it belongs to the Bencubbin-like Carbonaceous Chondrites, an uncommon group known for high metal content and unusual early solar system formation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSpecimens of Grapevine Mesa are notably metal-rich, with silicate fragments set among abundant iron-nickel metal. Published descriptions note rounded to angular silicate fragments hosted by metal grains, with the metal-rich texture closely resembling Bencubbin. Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653643821382,"sku":"GRM-02\/11","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa6.jpg?v=1731684456"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-19g","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.19g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. 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Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653816541510,"sku":"GRM-02\/15","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa10.jpg?v=1731684664"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-30g","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.30g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. It was discovered by Todd Parker and Robert Ward while metal detecting, with 550.3 g recovered from a small area. As a CBa meteorite, it belongs to the Bencubbin-like Carbonaceous Chondrites, an uncommon group known for high metal content and unusual early solar system formation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSpecimens of Grapevine Mesa are notably metal-rich, with silicate fragments set among abundant iron-nickel metal. Published descriptions note rounded to angular silicate fragments hosted by metal grains, with the metal-rich texture closely resembling Bencubbin. Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653840920902,"sku":"GRM-02\/04","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa2.jpg?v=1731684884"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-22g","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.22g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. 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Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653949776198,"sku":"GRM-02\/09","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa5.jpg?v=1731685210"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-31g","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.31g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. It was discovered by Todd Parker and Robert Ward while metal detecting, with 550.3 g recovered from a small area. As a CBa meteorite, it belongs to the Bencubbin-like Carbonaceous Chondrites, an uncommon group known for high metal content and unusual early solar system formation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSpecimens of Grapevine Mesa are notably metal-rich, with silicate fragments set among abundant iron-nickel metal. Published descriptions note rounded to angular silicate fragments hosted by metal grains, with the metal-rich texture closely resembling Bencubbin. Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653966029126,"sku":"GRM-02\/05","price":82.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa3.jpg?v=1731685293"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-13g","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.13g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. 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The first stones were recovered within two days near Coloma and Lotus, close to the historic Sutter’s Mill site associated with the California Gold Rush. Officially classified as a Carbonaceous Chondrite, Sutter’s Mill is one of the most scientifically important modern American meteorite falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSpecimens of Sutter’s Mill are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with primitive Carbonaceous material. The meteorite is noted as a regolith breccia, preserving a mixture of materials from its parent asteroid, along with evidence of aqueous alteration and complex early solar system chemistry. 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The first stones were recovered within two days near Coloma and Lotus, close to the historic Sutter’s Mill site associated with the California Gold Rush. Officially classified as a Carbonaceous Chondrite, Sutter’s Mill is one of the most scientifically important modern American meteorite falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSpecimens of Sutter’s Mill are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with primitive Carbonaceous material. The meteorite is noted as a regolith breccia, preserving a mixture of materials from its parent asteroid, along with evidence of aqueous alteration and complex early solar system chemistry. Some early recovered pieces were collected before rainfall, making them especially valuable for scientific study due to reduced terrestrial contamination. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eFor collectors, Sutter’s Mill offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, American origin, and exceptional scientific significance. Its limited recovered mass, well-documented strewn field, and connection to one of California’s most historic locations make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material connected to a precisely recorded event in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654717890886,"sku":"SUT-03\/01","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/SuttersMill02.jpg?v=1731689103"},{"product_id":"sutters-mill-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-mini-fragment-6","title":"Sutters Mill - C Carbonaceous Chondrite - Mini Fragment - USA (California)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eSutter’s Mill is a witnessed Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from California, USA, which occurred on 22 April 2012. The event was recorded by weather radar, seismic data, eyewitness reports, and camera observations, allowing researchers to calculate the fall area quickly. The first stones were recovered within two days near Coloma and Lotus, close to the historic Sutter’s Mill site associated with the California Gold Rush. Officially classified as a Carbonaceous Chondrite, Sutter’s Mill is one of the most scientifically important modern American meteorite falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSpecimens of Sutter’s Mill are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with primitive Carbonaceous material. The meteorite is noted as a regolith breccia, preserving a mixture of materials from its parent asteroid, along with evidence of aqueous alteration and complex early solar system chemistry. Some early recovered pieces were collected before rainfall, making them especially valuable for scientific study due to reduced terrestrial contamination. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eFor collectors, Sutter’s Mill offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, American origin, and exceptional scientific significance. Its limited recovered mass, well-documented strewn field, and connection to one of California’s most historic locations make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material connected to a precisely recorded event in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654735683910,"sku":"SUT-02\/01","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/SuttersMill04.jpg?v=1731689193"},{"product_id":"sutters-mill-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-mini-fragment-7","title":"Sutters Mill - C Carbonaceous Chondrite - Mini Fragment - USA (California)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eSutter’s Mill is a witnessed Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from California, USA, which occurred on 22 April 2012. The event was recorded by weather radar, seismic data, eyewitness reports, and camera observations, allowing researchers to calculate the fall area quickly. The first stones were recovered within two days near Coloma and Lotus, close to the historic Sutter’s Mill site associated with the California Gold Rush. Officially classified as a Carbonaceous Chondrite, Sutter’s Mill is one of the most scientifically important modern American meteorite falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSpecimens of Sutter’s Mill are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with primitive Carbonaceous material. The meteorite is noted as a regolith breccia, preserving a mixture of materials from its parent asteroid, along with evidence of aqueous alteration and complex early solar system chemistry. Some early recovered pieces were collected before rainfall, making them especially valuable for scientific study due to reduced terrestrial contamination. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eFor collectors, Sutter’s Mill offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, American origin, and exceptional scientific significance. Its limited recovered mass, well-documented strewn field, and connection to one of California’s most historic locations make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material connected to a precisely recorded event in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654761537862,"sku":"SUT-01\/01","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/SuttersMill03.jpg?v=1731689309"},{"product_id":"sutters-mill-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-mini-fragment-8","title":"Sutters Mill - C Carbonaceous Chondrite - Mini Fragment - USA (California)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eSutter’s Mill is a witnessed Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from California, USA, which occurred on 22 April 2012. The event was recorded by weather radar, seismic data, eyewitness reports, and camera observations, allowing researchers to calculate the fall area quickly. The first stones were recovered within two days near Coloma and Lotus, close to the historic Sutter’s Mill site associated with the California Gold Rush. Officially classified as a Carbonaceous Chondrite, Sutter’s Mill is one of the most scientifically important modern American meteorite falls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eSpecimens of Sutter’s Mill are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with primitive Carbonaceous material. The meteorite is noted as a regolith breccia, preserving a mixture of materials from its parent asteroid, along with evidence of aqueous alteration and complex early solar system chemistry. Some early recovered pieces were collected before rainfall, making them especially valuable for scientific study due to reduced terrestrial contamination. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eFor collectors, Sutter’s Mill offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, American origin, and exceptional scientific significance. Its limited recovered mass, well-documented strewn field, and connection to one of California’s most historic locations make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material connected to a precisely recorded event in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654775890246,"sku":"SUT-01\/01","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/SuttersMill05.jpg?v=1731689356"},{"product_id":"agua-zarcas-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-small-fragment-0-1g-copy","title":"Aguas Zarcas - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Small Fragment - \u003c0.1g - Costa Rica - Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eAguas Zarcas is a witnessed CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, which occurred on 23 April 2019. The fall was widely observed and quickly recovered, with stones found around the Aguas Zarcas area shortly after the event. It is regarded as one of the most significant CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite falls since Murchison in 1969, providing unusually fresh material from a volatile-rich and organic-bearing parent body. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSpecimens of Aguas Zarcas are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with CM2 material that has experienced aqueous alteration. Many pieces show a black fusion crust, while interiors can reveal a dark matrix with small pale speckles, hydrated minerals, and organic-rich components. Some fragments were recovered very soon after the fall, limiting terrestrial contamination and making the material especially valuable for scientific study. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eFor collectors, Aguas Zarcas offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, Carbonaceous chemistry, and strong scientific importance. Its Costa Rican origin, rapid recovery, and connection to early solar system water and organics make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material delivered to Earth in one of the most important modern meteorite falls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53655101866310,"sku":"AGZ-02\/16","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/AguasZarcas-14.jpg?v=1731691291"},{"product_id":"agua-zarcas-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-small-fragment-0-1g","title":"Aguas Zarcas - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Small Fragment - \u003c0.1g - Costa Rica - Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eAguas Zarcas is a witnessed CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, which occurred on 23 April 2019. The fall was widely observed and quickly recovered, with stones found around the Aguas Zarcas area shortly after the event. It is regarded as one of the most significant CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite falls since Murchison in 1969, providing unusually fresh material from a volatile-rich and organic-bearing parent body. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSpecimens of Aguas Zarcas are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with CM2 material that has experienced aqueous alteration. Many pieces show a black fusion crust, while interiors can reveal a dark matrix with small pale speckles, hydrated minerals, and organic-rich components. Some fragments were recovered very soon after the fall, limiting terrestrial contamination and making the material especially valuable for scientific study. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eFor collectors, Aguas Zarcas offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, Carbonaceous chemistry, and strong scientific importance. Its Costa Rican origin, rapid recovery, and connection to early solar system water and organics make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material delivered to Earth in one of the most important modern meteorite falls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53655205052742,"sku":"AGZ-02\/14","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/AguasZarcas-16.jpg?v=1731691346"},{"product_id":"agua-zarcas-cm2-carbonaceous-chondrite-small-fragment-0-1g-1","title":"Aguas Zarcas - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Small Fragment - \u003c0.1g - Costa Rica - Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eAguas Zarcas is a witnessed CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite fall from Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, which occurred on 23 April 2019. The fall was widely observed and quickly recovered, with stones found around the Aguas Zarcas area shortly after the event. It is regarded as one of the most significant CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite falls since Murchison in 1969, providing unusually fresh material from a volatile-rich and organic-bearing parent body. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSpecimens of Aguas Zarcas are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, consistent with CM2 material that has experienced aqueous alteration. Many pieces show a black fusion crust, while interiors can reveal a dark matrix with small pale speckles, hydrated minerals, and organic-rich components. Some fragments were recovered very soon after the fall, limiting terrestrial contamination and making the material especially valuable for scientific study. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eFor collectors, Aguas Zarcas offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, Carbonaceous chemistry, and strong scientific importance. Its Costa Rican origin, rapid recovery, and connection to early solar system water and organics make it especially desirable for focused Carbonaceous Chondrite and witnessed fall collections. Each specimen represents primitive asteroid material delivered to Earth in one of the most important modern meteorite falls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53655217373510,"sku":"AGZ-02\/09","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/AguasZarcas-17.jpg?v=1731691469"},{"product_id":"grapevine-mesa-cba-carbonaceous-chondrite-fragment-0-15g-copy","title":"Grapevine Mesa - CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.21 g - USA (Arizona)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eGrapevine Mesa is a rare CBa Carbonaceous Chondrite found on 6 February 2021 on Grapevine Mesa, east of Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. It was discovered by Todd Parker and Robert Ward while metal detecting, with 550.3 g recovered from a small area. As a CBa meteorite, it belongs to the Bencubbin-like Carbonaceous Chondrites, an uncommon group known for high metal content and unusual early solar system formation history. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSpecimens of Grapevine Mesa are notably metal-rich, with silicate fragments set among abundant iron-nickel metal. Published descriptions note rounded to angular silicate fragments hosted by metal grains, with the metal-rich texture closely resembling Bencubbin. Natural pieces may show rusty exteriors with patches of fusion crust, while prepared fragments can reveal the striking contrast between bright metal and darker silicate material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eFor collectors, Grapevine Mesa offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an officially recognised Arizona Carbonaceous Chondrite with a rare CBa classification. Its limited recovered mass, American provenance, and Bencubbin-like structure make it especially appealing for specialist Chondrite and USA meteorite collections. Each specimen represents an unusual metal-rich pathway of early solar system material formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56131532194118,"sku":"GRM-02\/08","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/GrapevineMesa0208.jpg?v=1773060187"},{"product_id":"winchcombe","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.0415 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56208135848262,"sku":"WCM-01\/21","price":277.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe07-2.jpg?v=1774449491"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-0385-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite (Fusion Crust 1 Side approx. 40%) - 0.0385 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246392226118,"sku":"WCM-01\/22","price":307.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe09-3.jpg?v=1774449781"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-0831-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.0831 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246425387334,"sku":"WCM-01\/39","price":553.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe10-3.jpg?v=1774450036"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-011-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.011 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246438265158,"sku":"WCM-02\/33","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe01-2.jpg?v=1774450180"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-01-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.01 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246451732806,"sku":"WCM-02\/35","price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe04-2.jpg?v=1774450575"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-1343-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.1343 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. 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Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. 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Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246516875590,"sku":"WCM-02\/45","price":858.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe02-2.jpg?v=1774451243"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-066-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.066 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. Classified as a CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite, Winchcombe is especially significant as the first recovered UK Meteorite fall in around 30 years and the first UK Carbonaceous Chondrite fall. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eSpecimens of Winchcombe are typically dark, fine-grained, and fragile, reflecting their Carbonaceous composition and history of aqueous alteration on the parent body. The meteorite is scientifically valuable because some material was recovered very quickly, with around 213.5 g collected within 12 hours of the fall and before significant rainfall. This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246539223366,"sku":"WCM-05\/10","price":439.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe05-2.jpg?v=1774451416"},{"product_id":"winchcombe-cm2-fragment-0-054-g","title":"Winchcombe - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.054 g - England (Gloucestershire)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eWinchcombe is one of the most important British Meteorite falls, landing in Gloucestershire, England, on 28 February 2021. It was widely observed as a bright fireball and recorded by camera networks, doorbell cameras, and eyewitnesses, allowing the fall area to be calculated quickly. 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This rapid recovery helped preserve unusually fresh material for analysis, making Winchcombe comparable in some respects to carefully curated asteroid sample-return material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFor collectors, Winchcombe offers a rare combination of witnessed fall provenance, British origin, and exceptional scientific importance. With a total known mass of around 602 g, much of which is curated by the Natural History Museum in London, available collector material is very limited. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of one of the most significant modern Meteorite falls in the UK, preserving primitive solar system material with a well-documented arrival on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56246547906886,"sku":"WCM-05\/12","price":251.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Winchcombe08.jpg?v=1774451639"},{"product_id":"nwa-12671","title":"NWA 12671 - CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.436g - Northwest Africa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eNWA 12671 is a CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite purchased in 2018 after recovery from Northwest Africa. CK Chondrites are named after the Karoonda meteorite and are known for being more thermally altered than many other Carbonaceous Chondrite groups. As a type 6 specimen, NWA 12671 represents Carbonaceous material that has experienced significant recrystallisation on its parent body, while still retaining its primitive chemical heritage. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eSpecimens of NWA 12671 are typically dark grey to black, often with a compact, recrystallised texture. Chondrules are generally rare or subdued due to the high level of thermal metamorphism, while the interior is dominated by fine-grained material rich in oxidised minerals. Some fragments may retain partial fusion crust, adding contrast to the darker matrix. Its appearance is more uniform than many less-altered Carbonaceous Chondrites, reflecting its advanced petrologic type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eFor collectors, NWA 12671 offers a distinctive example of a highly metamorphosed Carbonaceous Chondrite. Its CK6 classification makes it particularly interesting for those comparing alteration across Carbonaceous groups, from primitive type 3 material to more processed type 6 specimens. Each piece represents ancient asteroid material that records both early solar system chemistry and later thermal evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56287373394246,"sku":"CK6-08\/01","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/CK6NWA1267104-3.jpg?v=1775476614"},{"product_id":"nwa-12671-ck6-fragment-0-249-g","title":"NWA 12671 - CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.249g - Northwest Africa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eNWA 12671 is a CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite purchased in 2018 after recovery from Northwest Africa. 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Its appearance is more uniform than many less-altered Carbonaceous Chondrites, reflecting its advanced petrologic type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eFor collectors, NWA 12671 offers a distinctive example of a highly metamorphosed Carbonaceous Chondrite. Its CK6 classification makes it particularly interesting for those comparing alteration across Carbonaceous groups, from primitive type 3 material to more processed type 6 specimens. Each piece represents ancient asteroid material that records both early solar system chemistry and later thermal evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319862178118,"sku":"CK6-07\/02","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/CK6NWA1267103-3.jpg?v=1775476413"},{"product_id":"nwa-12671-ck6-fragment-0-223-g","title":"NWA 12671 - CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite - Fragment - 0.223g - Northwest Africa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eNWA 12671 is a CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite purchased in 2018 after recovery from Northwest Africa. CK Chondrites are named after the Karoonda meteorite and are known for being more thermally altered than many other Carbonaceous Chondrite groups. 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