[meteorite-list] Largest Carbonaceous Meteorites

From: Bernd Pauli HD <bernd.pauli_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:41:11 2004
Message-ID: <3A917566.746CADDF_at_lehrer1.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de>

George asked:

> Maybe someone could also add the largest Carbonaceous
> Chondrite and it's properties? Thanks, George Nicula


Hello All,

Among the Non-Antarctic carbonaceous meteorites Allende (CV3.2),
the "King of Chondrules" still ranks first with a total recovered
mass of at least 2000 kg. Number two is Kainsaz (CO3) with a mass
totaling over 200 kg. Number three is Murchison (CM2) - over 100 kg
have been recovered so far.

Among the US-Antarctic carbonaceous meteorites, the record holders are:

3019 gr: ALH 83100 (CM2) - a fragmented mass + 2 paired masses
2804 gr: LON 94101 (C2) - many pieces; they do not fit together.
1786 gr: ALH 83102 (CM2)

Japanese Antarctic carbonaceous meteorites:

Yamato 791717 CO3.3 25320 gr
Yamato 82050 CO3.3 1906,61 gr
Belgica 7904 CM2 1234 gr

Best wishes,

Bernd
Received on Mon 19 Feb 2001 02:35:02 PM PST