{"title":"CK Carbonaceous Chondrites","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCK carbonaceous chondrites are a rare type of meteorite that provide valuable insights into the early solar system. These meteorites are rich in carbon and contain a variety of minerals, including olivine and pyroxene, which are crucial for understanding planetary formation. CK chondrites are characterized by their high-temperature mineralogy and unique isotopic compositions, which suggest they originated from a differentiated parent body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStudies from institutions like the University of Arizona and publications in journals such as Meteoritics \u0026amp; Planetary Science highlight their significance in tracing the solar nebula's evolution. These meteorites also contain pre-solar grains, offering clues about the interstellar medium before the solar system's formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eResearch from NASA's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division emphasizes their role in understanding volatile element distribution and organic compound synthesis in space. By studying CK carbonaceous chondrites, scientists can unravel the complex processes that shaped our solar system, providing a window into the past and enhancing our knowledge of planetary science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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. This gives it a more uniform appearance while still preserving the chemical character of an ancient Carbonaceous parent body. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eFor collectors, NWA 13777 offers a scarce opportunity to acquire an anomalous CK6 Carbonaceous Chondrite with a recognised classification. Its unusual CK6-an status, Northwest African provenance, and thermally altered character make it especially appealing for collections focused on Carbonaceous Chondrites, rare classifications, or altered early solar system material. 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":"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. 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":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. 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. 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