{"title":"Springer - H5 Ordinary Chondrite","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpringer is an H5 Ordinary Chondrite found in Union County, New Mexico, USA. It is a recognised American meteorite find with a recorded mass of around 8.14 kg. As an H Chondrite, Springer contains relatively high iron compared with L and LL Chondrites, while its type 5 classification indicates significant thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid. This places it among the equilibrated Ordinary Chondrites, where original early textures have been partly altered by heat while still preserving the broader Chondritic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringer specimens typically show the compact texture of an H5 Ordinary Chondrite, with a grey to brown stony interior, scattered metal grains, and subdued chondrules. The type 5 classification means that many original chondrules are less distinct than in type 3 or 4 material, though the meteorite still records its primitive origin as early solar system asteroid material. Natural pieces may show weathered exterior surfaces, while cut fragments reveal the internal texture and metal-bearing matrix more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Springer provides insight into the H Chondrite parent body, thermal alteration, and the preservation of Ordinary Chondrites in the dry environments of the American Southwest. For collectors, it offers a documented New Mexico meteorite with recognised classification, USA provenance, and classic H5 characteristics. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material formed over 4.5 billion years ago, preserved as part of a valid American meteorite find.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/Collection_Place_Holder_bb8feb4f-7e8e-4ae2-aaee-e769a394faba.jpg?v=1780516743","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/springer-h5-ordinary-chondrite.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}