NWA 17489 CO3.0 rare 28.9 g L3 The total known mass of

The total known mass of this meteorite is 723-gram unequilibrated stone preserves distinct chondrules in a fine-grained olivine-rich matrix

in June 2019 and later classified by A

This specimen belongs to the most well-known and scientifically studied group of pallasites—meteorites believed to have formed at the core-mantle boundary of ancient differentiated asteroids

This polished slice reveals the typical mesosiderite brecciated structure with silicate clasts embedded in a fine-grained matrix containing dispersed iron-nickel metal

formed through partial melting inside early asteroids

NWA 17489 CO3.0 rare 28.9 g L3 The total known mass ofNWA 17489 (CO3. 0) Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite NWA 17489 is a rare CO3. 0 carbonaceous chondrite from Guelmim, Morocco, purchased in 2024 and officially approved in 2025. This primitive meteorite shows fine chondrules (50700 m) set in a dark FeO rich matrix with metal and sulfides a pristine record of early Solar System material. This Endcut weighs [28. 9 g] g and measures [68 x 25 x 13] mm. It features natural desert patina and comes with a