{"product_id":"meteorite-erg-chech-003-18g-algeria-meech46","title":"Meteorite Erg Chech 003 – 1.8g – Algeria - MEECH46","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: stony meteorite \/ carbonaceous chondrite CR2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Algeria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 28 x 25 x 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall year: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown total weight: 1100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface treatment: Cut slice\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-type 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 evident chondrules of contrasting colours immersed in a fine, dark, and partially hydrated matrix. Composition CR2 chondrites are a rare subgroup of stony meteorites. They contain large quantities of chondrules (spherical silicate bodies), metallic grains, a 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":58028629426501,"sku":"MEECH46","price":282.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/70762_meteorite-erg-chech-003---1-8g---algeria.jpg?v=1779383809","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/meteorite-erg-chech-003-18g-algeria-meech46","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}