Description
Rare Genuine Allende CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite
This rare genuine Allende CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite is an authentic extraterrestrial specimen from one of the most scientifically important meteorite falls ever recorded. Recovered following the famous 1969 fall in Chihuahua, Mexico, this impressive 10.91g specimen preserves primitive solar system material formed more than 4.5 billion years ago.
The exact meteorite shown in the photographs is the specimen you will receive. This carefully selected meteorite includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity confirming its authenticity and extraterrestrial origin.
Please refer to the photographs for full sizing and scale.
About the Allende Meteorite Fall
The Allende meteorite fell on 8 February 1969 over the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, near the village of Pueblito de Allende. Witnesses observed a brilliant fireball crossing the early morning sky before the meteoroid fragmented explosively and scattered thousands of meteorite fragments across a vast strewn field.
The Allende fall quickly became one of the most significant meteorite recoveries in scientific history due to the large quantity of material recovered and its extraordinary primitive composition. Scientists worldwide studied the meteorite extensively, and Allende remains one of the most researched carbonaceous chondrites ever discovered.
Allende is officially classified as a CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite, belonging to the Vigarano-type subgroup of primitive meteorites. These meteorites preserve some of the oldest known solid material formed within the solar nebula and provide direct evidence relating to the earliest stages of planetary formation.
The meteorite is especially famous for containing abundant calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions, often referred to as CAIs, which are among the oldest known solid materials formed within the solar system.
Classification and Meteorite Composition
Allende belongs to the CV3 carbonaceous chondrite group. The “CV” classification refers to the Vigarano-type subgroup, while the petrologic type 3 designation indicates that the meteorite preserves highly primitive features with relatively limited alteration compared to more metamorphosed meteorites.
The meteorite consists primarily of:
- Chondrules
- Fine-grained carbonaceous matrix
- Olivine and pyroxene minerals
- Iron-nickel metal
- Calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions (CAIs)
- Refractory minerals
- Sulphides and magnetite
The large white inclusions visible in many Allende specimens are CAIs, believed to represent some of the very first solids condensed from the solar nebula over 4.56 billion years ago.
These ancient inclusions make Allende critically important within planetary science and cosmochemistry.
Geological and Scientific Importance
The Allende meteorite is regarded as one of the most scientifically significant meteorites ever recovered. Its primitive composition provides a direct window into conditions present during the earliest stages of solar system formation.
The CAIs within Allende are among the oldest dated materials known and have played a crucial role in establishing the age of the solar system itself. Scientists have also identified presolar grains within the meteorite, microscopic mineral particles that formed before the Sun existed.
Allende preserves evidence of:
- Early solar nebula condensation
- Primitive asteroid formation
- High-temperature mineral crystallisation
- Ancient presolar stellar material
- Primitive solar system chemistry
Because of its exceptional scientific importance and historical significance, Allende remains one of the most desirable carbonaceous chondrites among collectors, researchers, and museums worldwide.
Appearance and Natural Characteristics
This Allende meteorite specimen displays the classic appearance associated with CV3 carbonaceous chondrites, including dark primitive matrix material, visible chondrules, and contrasting pale inclusions.
Authentic Allende material commonly exhibits:
- Dark charcoal grey to black matrix
- Rounded chondrules
- White calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions
- Primitive silicate textures
- Metallic flecks and sulphide grains
- Brecciated internal structures
The contrast between the dark matrix and pale inclusions creates one of the most visually recognisable appearances among carbonaceous meteorites.
As a genuine meteorite from a witnessed fall, every Allende specimen is completely unique in structure, texture, and appearance.
Exceptional Collector Meteorite
Allende is one of the most famous and scientifically important meteorites ever discovered, making genuine specimens highly sought after among advanced collectors and institutions worldwide.
This specimen is ideal for:
- Meteorite and space rock collections
- Carbonaceous chondrite collections
- Planetary science displays
- Museum-style natural history collections
- Educational astronomy collections
- Cosmochemistry and planetary geology collections
- Rare extraterrestrial material collections
- Gifts for meteorite collectors and enthusiasts
Its association with one of the most important meteorite falls in scientific history makes this an especially significant collector specimen.
Genuine Extraterrestrial Specimen
This RARE Allende CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite from the famous Mexico fall of 1969 is a genuine carefully selected specimen chosen for its authenticity, scientific importance, and display appeal.
The exact meteorite shown in the photographs is the specimen you will receive. Every meteorite supplied by us is 100% genuine and includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity, providing confidence in the authenticity and extraterrestrial origin of this extraordinary primitive meteorite from one of the most important meteorite falls ever recorded.
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