Chondrites

Chondrites are a type of stony meteorite that make up around 86% of all meteorites discovered on Earth. What makes them unique is the presence of small, spherical grains called chondrules. These chondrules are tiny, once-molten droplets that formed over 4.5 billion years ago, in the early days of the solar system. They are thought to be some of the earliest solid materials to form from the solar nebula, the cloud of gas and dust from which the Sun and planets eventually formed. Chondrules are embedded in a matrix of rock and metal, creating a mixture of primitive materials that have remained largely unchanged since that time.

 

There are several types of chondrites, each providing valuable insights into the history of the solar system. The most common are ordinary chondrites, which make up the majority of meteorite falls. Carbonaceous chondrites are rarer but are especially important because they contain organic compounds, such as amino acids, and water-bearing minerals. These meteorites are believed to hold clues about the origin of life on Earth and the presence of water in the solar system. Another type, enstatite chondrites, are rich in the mineral enstatite and may have formed in the inner solar system, near the Sun, offering information about the materials that contributed to the formation of Earth and other rocky planets.

 

Chondrites are considered 'primitive' because they have not undergone melting or significant alteration by heat and pressure, unlike other meteorites. This makes them time capsules from the early solar system, preserving the original building blocks of planets. 

 

By studying chondrites, scientists gain valuable information about the processes that shaped the solar system and led to the formation of planets, moons, and asteroids billions of years ago.

Chondrite Sub-Groups

H Ordinary Chondrites

H Ordinary Chondrites

L Ordinary Chondrites

L Ordinary Chondrites

LL Ordinary Chondrites

LL Ordinary Chondrites

Unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrites

Unclassified NWA Ordinary Chondrites

Enstatite - E Chondrites

Enstatite - E Chondrites

Rumuruti - R Chondrites

Rumuruti - R Chondrites

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