{"product_id":"meteorite-erg-chech-003-136g-algeria-meech04","title":"Meteorite Erg Chech 003 – 13.6g – Algeria - MEECH04","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stony meteorite \/ carbonaceous chondrite CR2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Algeria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 35 x 22 x 14 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear of discovery: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown total weight: 1100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface treatment: none – Rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eErg Chech 003 – CR2 carbonaceous chondrite from Algeria Erg Chech 003 is a rare CR2 carbonaceous chondrite, discovered in 2021 in the Erg Chech desert region of southwestern Algeria. This meteorite was identified based on nine fragments with a total weight of approximately 1100 grams. The surface of the fragments showed a dark fusion crust, while fresh sections revealed a characteristic internal structure with obvious chondrules of contrasting colors embedded in a fine, dark, and partially hydrated matrix. Composition CR2 chondrites are a rare subgroup of stony meteorites. They contain large amounts of chondrules (spherical silicate bodies), metallic grains, fine matrix, and often presolar minerals. Erg Chech 003 is characterized by a high content of olivine and pyroxene in the chondrules and a relatively low degree of thermal alteration, suggesting that the parent body was never significantly melted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028630933829,"sku":"MEECH04","price":402.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/48701_photoroom-016-20250708-180515.jpg?v=1779383817","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/meteorite-erg-chech-003-136g-algeria-meech04","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}