Chelyabinsk Common Chondrite Meteorite

Own a piece of one of the most famous and well-documented meteorite events in modern history—the Chelyabinsk Meteorite. This stunning chondrite meteorite is a fragment from the meteor that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, in 2013, creating a massive fireball and scattering meteorite fragments across the region. This event captured worldwide attention, making Chelyabinsk meteorites highly desirable among collectors.

Chelyabinsk meteorites are classified as common chondrites, a stony type of meteorite composed of silicate minerals with embedded chondrules. These ancient, primitive materials provide scientists with invaluable information about the early solar system. This specimen remains in its natural state, carefully chosen for its unique features, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photo in the listing shows the exact specimen you will receive, ensuring an authentic and unique piece for your collection.

• Origin: This meteorite is a fragment of the Chelyabinsk meteor, which exploded over Russia in 2013, producing the largest known meteor impact in over a century.
• Classification: Ordinary chondrite (LL5), a stony meteorite that contains chondrules, showcasing the building blocks of planetary formation.
• Composition: Made primarily of silicate minerals with metallic inclusions, chondrites like this provide a fascinating glimpse into the materials that formed the early solar system.
• Size: Please refer to the photos for full sizing details. The scale cube shown in the image measures 1 cm for reference.

Key Features:

• 100% Genuine Meteorite: All of our meteorites are guaranteed to be authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, providing you with confidence in your purchase.
• Handpicked for Quality: Each meteorite is carefully selected for its distinct features. The specimen in the photos is the exact one you will receive, ensuring you get a truly unique piece.
• Historical and Scientific Significance: As a fragment from one of the most widely witnessed meteorite falls in history, this Chelyabinsk meteorite offers both scientific and historical value to collectors and enthusiasts.

Why Chelyabinsk Meteorites Are Special

The Chelyabinsk event was a once-in-a-lifetime meteorite fall that created a shockwave felt across an entire region. Fragments of this meteorite are incredibly significant because they were part of one of the most famous meteor events in recent history. These meteorites are valuable not only for their scientific contribution to the study of chondrites and the early solar system but also for the story they tell of this extraordinary impact event.

Own a Piece of Meteoric History

Add this genuine Chelyabinsk chondrite meteorite to your collection today and own a unique piece of cosmic history. Whether you're a collector, space enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the story behind the Chelyabinsk event, this meteorite offers a tangible connection to one of Earth's most dramatic encounters with space. Don’t miss the opportunity to hold a piece of the universe in your hands!