{"title":"Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite","description":"\u003cp\u003eKopargaon is a recent witnessed LL5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Maharashtra, India, which occurred on 24 January 2023 at around 06:50 local time. The meteorite fell in the Kopargaon taluk of Ahmednagar district, near Bhojade village, where it struck through the flat metal roof of a house before hitting the floor and breaking into fragments. The total recovered mass was reported as less than 1 kg, making available material limited and giving the fall strong provenance as a modern, well-documented event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKopargaon is classified as an LL5 Ordinary Chondrite, meaning it has low total iron and low metallic iron compared with H and L Chondrites, while the type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid. The meteorite has also been described as a monomict breccia, preserving material from a single parent rock type that was fragmented and reassembled by impact processes. Reported studies note equilibrated olivine and low-calcium pyroxene, along with low to moderate shock features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Kopargaon provides valuable insight into Ordinary Chondrite parent bodies, shock effects, and the recovery of fresh meteorite material from a recent witnessed fall. Its unusual roof-impact story, limited recovered mass, and Indian provenance make it especially desirable for collectors focused on modern falls, hammer stones, or well-documented Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded event in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kopargaon","title":"Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - \u003c0.01g - India (Maharashtra)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eKopargaon is a witnessed LL5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Maharashtra, India, which occurred on 24 January 2023 near Bhojade village in the Kopargaon area. The fall is especially notable because the stone reportedly struck through a house roof, with around 1 kg of material recovered. As a recent witnessed fall with a documented impact location, Kopargaon has strong provenance and scientific interest. Research describes it as an LL5 Chondrite and a monomict breccia, linking it to low iron, low metal Ordinary Chondrite material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSpecimens of Kopargaon typically show the characteristics of an LL5 Ordinary Chondrite, with a grey to brown interior, subdued chondrules, and low visible metal compared with H and L Chondrites. The type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent body, while the brecciated structure records later impact processing. Some material may show fusion crust or fragmented textures associated with its witnessed fall and recovery. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eFor collectors, Kopargaon offers a scarce opportunity to acquire material from a recent Indian witnessed fall with a distinctive recovery story. Its limited recovered mass, LL5 classification, and documented fall context make it especially appealing for collections focused on recent falls, Indian meteorites, or Ordinary Chondrites with strong provenance. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded modern event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319877677382,"sku":"KOP-02\/02","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Kopargaon01-3.jpg?v=1775564358"},{"product_id":"kopargaon-ll5-chondrite-mini-fragment-0-01-g","title":"Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - \u003c0.01g - India (Maharashtra)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eKopargaon is a witnessed LL5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Maharashtra, India, which occurred on 24 January 2023 near Bhojade village in the Kopargaon area. The fall is especially notable because the stone reportedly struck through a house roof, with around 1 kg of material recovered. As a recent witnessed fall with a documented impact location, Kopargaon has strong provenance and scientific interest. Research describes it as an LL5 Chondrite and a monomict breccia, linking it to low iron, low metal Ordinary Chondrite material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSpecimens of Kopargaon typically show the characteristics of an LL5 Ordinary Chondrite, with a grey to brown interior, subdued chondrules, and low visible metal compared with H and L Chondrites. The type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent body, while the brecciated structure records later impact processing. Some material may show fusion crust or fragmented textures associated with its witnessed fall and recovery. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eFor collectors, Kopargaon offers a scarce opportunity to acquire material from a recent Indian witnessed fall with a distinctive recovery story. Its limited recovered mass, LL5 classification, and documented fall context make it especially appealing for collections focused on recent falls, Indian meteorites, or Ordinary Chondrites with strong provenance. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded modern event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56324758372678,"sku":"KOP-02\/03","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Kopargaon02-3.jpg?v=1775564448"},{"product_id":"kopargaon-ll5-chondrite-mini-fragment-0-01-g-1","title":"Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - \u003c0.01g - India (Maharashtra)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eKopargaon is a witnessed LL5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Maharashtra, India, which occurred on 24 January 2023 near Bhojade village in the Kopargaon area. The fall is especially notable because the stone reportedly struck through a house roof, with around 1 kg of material recovered. As a recent witnessed fall with a documented impact location, Kopargaon has strong provenance and scientific interest. Research describes it as an LL5 Chondrite and a monomict breccia, linking it to low iron, low metal Ordinary Chondrite material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSpecimens of Kopargaon typically show the characteristics of an LL5 Ordinary Chondrite, with a grey to brown interior, subdued chondrules, and low visible metal compared with H and L Chondrites. The type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent body, while the brecciated structure records later impact processing. 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Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded modern event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56324786651462,"sku":"KOP-02\/04","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Kopargaon03-3.jpg?v=1775564547"},{"product_id":"kopargaon-ll5-chondrite-mini-fragment-0-01-g-2","title":"Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - \u003c0.01g - India (Maharashtra)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eKopargaon is a witnessed LL5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Maharashtra, India, which occurred on 24 January 2023 near Bhojade village in the Kopargaon area. The fall is especially notable because the stone reportedly struck through a house roof, with around 1 kg of material recovered. As a recent witnessed fall with a documented impact location, Kopargaon has strong provenance and scientific interest. Research describes it as an LL5 Chondrite and a monomict breccia, linking it to low iron, low metal Ordinary Chondrite material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSpecimens of Kopargaon typically show the characteristics of an LL5 Ordinary Chondrite, with a grey to brown interior, subdued chondrules, and low visible metal compared with H and L Chondrites. The type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent body, while the brecciated structure records later impact processing. 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Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material connected to a clearly recorded modern event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56324795040070,"sku":"KOP-02\/05","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Kopargaon04-3.jpg?v=1775564653"},{"product_id":"kopargaon-ll5-chondrite-mini-fragment-0-01-g-copy","title":"Kopargaon - LL5 Ordinary Chondrite - Mini Fragment - \u003c0.01g - India (Maharashtra)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eKopargaon is a witnessed LL5 Ordinary Chondrite fall from Maharashtra, India, which occurred on 24 January 2023 near Bhojade village in the Kopargaon area. The fall is especially notable because the stone reportedly struck through a house roof, with around 1 kg of material recovered. As a recent witnessed fall with a documented impact location, Kopargaon has strong provenance and scientific interest. Research describes it as an LL5 Chondrite and a monomict breccia, linking it to low iron, low metal Ordinary Chondrite material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSpecimens of Kopargaon typically show the characteristics of an LL5 Ordinary Chondrite, with a grey to brown interior, subdued chondrules, and low visible metal compared with H and L Chondrites. The type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent body, while the brecciated structure records later impact processing. 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