{"title":"Raggane 006  - Anomalous OC4 Chondrite","description":"\u003cp\u003eReggane 006, sometimes entered as Raggane 006, is an anomalous OC4 Chondrite found in Algeria in 2022. It was recovered around 27 km southwest of Akabli and 107 km east-southeast of Reggane, before being acquired from a meteorite hunter later that year. Its classification as OC4-an is especially unusual, meaning it is an Ordinary Chondrite-like meteorite of petrologic type 4, but anomalous enough that it does not fit neatly into the standard H, L, or LL Ordinary Chondrite groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReggane 006 specimens can show familiar Chondritic features, including chondrules, metal, and a stony matrix, but with mineral chemistry and oxygen isotope characteristics that separate it from typical Ordinary Chondrites. The type 4 classification indicates moderate thermal metamorphism on its parent body, preserving some original Chondritic texture while showing partial recrystallisation. Its anomalous status gives it particular interest for collectors comparing standard Ordinary Chondrites with material that sits outside the usual group boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Reggane 006 provides insight into the diversity of Chondritic parent bodies and the limits of traditional meteorite classification. Its Algerian provenance, recent recognition, and rare OC4-an classification make it especially appealing for collectors of unusual Chondrites and anomalous meteorites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material formed over 4.5 billion years ago, preserved as part of a distinctive and uncommon classified meteorite.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/raggane-006-anomalous-oc4-chondrite.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}