{"product_id":"meteorite-aguas-zarcas-001g-costa-rica-meaz04","title":"Meteorite Aguas Zarcas 0.01g – Costa Rica - MEAZ04","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stony meteorite \/ carbonaceous chondrite CM2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.01g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 2 x 2 x 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall year: 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown total weight: 27 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface treatment: none – Raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: transparent plastic box (5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAguas Zarcas Meteorite – Carbonaceous chondrite from Costa Rica\nThe Aguas Zarcas meteorite is a fascinating example of a CM2 type carbonaceous chondrite that landed on Earth on April 23, 2019. This meteorite fell in the Aguas Zarcas area in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. The first piece discovered, weighing 1152 g, broke through a house, while another piece weighing 280 g landed in a dog kennel.\nThe bolide that caused this meteorite had an entry angle of 73°, traveled a distance of 20.7 km, and had an atmospheric velocity of 14 km\/s. The total recovered mass of the meteorite is approximately 27 kg, of which about 11 kg were recovered before it started raining at the impact site, which could have damaged the samples.\nMeteorite Composition and Classification\nAguas Zarcas is a CM2 carbonaceous chondrite, meaning it contains significant amounts of carbon, minerals such as olivine and pyroxene, as well as organic compounds. The CM2 type is known for its abundance of organic molecules and water, which is important for understanding the early solar system.\nAppearance\nThe appearance of the Aguas Zarcas meteorite is characterized by dark fragments, often black or dark brown, containing visible chondrules and gray or black inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028610617669,"sku":"MEAZ04","price":81.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/25034_meteorite-aguas-zarcas-0-01g---costa-rica.jpg?v=1779383468","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/meteorite-aguas-zarcas-001g-costa-rica-meaz04","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}