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Meteorite: Perfect Chondrules Out Of This World
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April Meteorite Of The Month "Perfect Chondrules" This is what was written.

"The Perfect Chondrule? Only a microscope nerd would think of that one. Would it be barred, armored, radial or look like it came from out of this world? Would you believe all could be found in one ugly meteorite?

Case in point, This meteorite, pulled from a very large batch of unclassified Moroccans, looks to be weathered to extreme on the out side but is surprisingly fresh inside and is loaded with a multitude of chondrules. I have identified 15.4 Kg of this meteorite and think that is all there is from my supplier. No telling what is circulating in batches of unclassified you might already own. I have sent a sample to NAU and I am awaiting classification. My purpose in sharing these images is not to get help in classification, although any observations would be appreciated, it is to show off the CHONDRULES!

Did I mention this stuff has chondrules? All types and sizes and some made out of material that is well, out of this world!!! "

Since that article was written I have obtained and identified just over 31 Kg of this material. This is the second set of some beautiful chondrule micrographs.

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