L Chondrites

L Chondrites form one of the three types of Ordinary Chondrites (being L, LL, & H). L Chondrites are second only to H Chondrites as the most common meteorites in abundance, accounting for around 35% of all those catalogued, and 40% of Ordinary Chondrites.

 

The ‘L’ stands for ‘low iron’, reflecting their lower metallic iron content compared to H Chondrites, though they still contain a significant amount of iron-bearing minerals. Formed over 4.5 billion years ago, L Chondrites originated from primitive asteroid material that has undergone moderate thermal metamorphism, preserving early solar system features alongside evidence of internal heating.

 

L Chondrites typically show a grey to brown interior with visible chondrules and fewer metal grains than H Chondrites when cut and polished. Their reduced metal content gives them a slightly less reflective appearance, though small flecks of iron are still often present. Like other Chondrites, they usually display a dark fusion crust formed during atmospheric entry. Variations in texture and chondrule definition reflect different degrees of thermal alteration within the group.

 

Studying L Chondrites provides important insight into the diversity of Ordinary Chondrite parent bodies and the processes that affected them. They are also linked to a major collisional event in the asteroid belt, which is thought to have produced a large number of L Chondrite meteorites found on Earth today. For collectors, L Chondrites offer a classic and scientifically significant type of meteorite, combining accessibility with clear structural features and a direct connection to early solar system history.

L Chondrite Collections

Barwell - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

Barwell - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

Dalgety Downs - L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Dalgety Downs - L4 Ordinary Chondrite

El Menia 001 - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

El Menia 001 - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

Forestburg (A) - L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Forestburg (A) - L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Gold Basin - L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Gold Basin - L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Hammadah al Hamra 346 (Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Haxtun - H/L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Haxtun - H/L4 Ordinary Chondrite

Mvskoke Merkv - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Mvskoke Merkv - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

NWA 869 - L3-6 Ordinary Chondrite

NWA 869 - L3-6 Ordinary Chondrite

Tsarev - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

Tsarev - L5 Ordinary Chondrite

Viñales (Vinales) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Viñales (Vinales) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Wagon Mound - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Wagon Mound - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

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Hammadah al Hamra 346 (aka. Ghadamis) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite 34.45g

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Wagon Mound - L6 Ordinary Chondrite - Partial Slice - 10.92 g - USA (New Mexico)

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Barwell - L5 Chondrite - Slice - 2.48g - UK (Leicestershire)

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Forestburg (A) - L4 Chondrite - End Cut - 9.26 g - USA (Texas)

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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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