[meteorite-list] Largest Carbonaceous Meteorites

From: Frank Cressy <fcressy_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:41:11 2004
Message-ID: <000d01c09b7e$8dc9efa0$3e33ff3f_at_g10fb>

Hello Bernd and all,

I've seen several figures for the TKW of the DaG 749 CO3 and its paired
stones, some of which are greater than 100 kg which would move it into third
place for the largest carbonaceous chondrite. Anyone out there know actual
TKW? Also has this CO3 find been further classified into a 3.0 to 3.9
subgroup?

Thanks in advance,
Frank

> 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
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