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08-10-2021-1307 - Carbonaceous Chondrites

Carbonaceous chondrites or C chondrites are a class of chondritic meteorites comprising at least 8 known groups and many ungrouped meteorites. They include some of the most primitive known meteorites. The C chondrites represent only a small proportion (4.6%)[1] of meteorite falls.

Some famous carbonaceous chondrites are: AllendeMurchisonOrgueilIvunaMurrayTagish LakeSutter's Mill and Winchcombe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonaceous_chondrite

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