Kaffir (c) - L6 Ordinary Chondrite

Kaffir (c) is an L6 Ordinary Chondrite from Texas, USA, found in 1980. It is one of several distinct meteorites known under the Kaffir name, with the ‘(c)’ designation separating it from other separate finds in the area. As an L Chondrite, Kaffir (c) has lower metallic iron than H Chondrites, while its type 6 classification indicates a high degree of thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid. The Meteoritical Bulletin records Kaffir (c) as an approved Texas meteorite with a mass of 7.9 kg.

Kaffir (c) specimens typically show the compact, recrystallised texture of an L6 Ordinary Chondrite, with subdued chondrules, scattered metal grains, and a grey to brown stony matrix. Type 6 Chondrites have been strongly altered by heat on their parent body, meaning original Chondritic features are less distinct than in lower petrologic types. Natural pieces may show weathered exterior surfaces, while cut fragments reveal the dense internal texture of an equilibrated Ordinary Chondrite.

Studying Kaffir (c) provides insight into L Chondrite parent bodies, thermal metamorphism, and the preservation of Ordinary Chondrites in the southern United States. Its Texas provenance, official classification, and limited recorded mass make it especially appealing for collectors of USA meteorites and classic Ordinary Chondrites. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid material formed over 4.5 billion years ago, preserved as part of a recognised American meteorite find.