Allende Meteorite

Offered here is a beautiful 31.695 gram full slice of the famous Allende meteorite, one of the most scientifically important meteorites ever recovered.

This specimen displays a well-prepared full slice with a polished surface revealing the meteorite’s classic internal structure, including distinct chondrules and bright calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) set within the dark carbonaceous matrix.

Specimen Details

Meteorite: Allende

Classification: Carbonaceous Chondrite CV3

Fall Date: February 8, 1969

Location: Chihuahua, Mexico

Weight: 31.695 grams

Type: Full slice

Preparation: Polished surface

The polished face clearly reveals the primitive components typical of CV3 meteorites, including chondrules and CAIs.

Historic Meteorite Fall

The Allende meteorite fell near the village of Pueblito de Allende on February 8, 1969, when a massive fireball illuminated the skies across northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Thousands of meteorite fragments were scattered across a strewn field covering roughly 50 square kilometers. The fall quickly attracted scientific attention, and extensive studies were conducted by researchers from NASA and the Smithsonian Institution.

With a total recovered mass of more than 2 metric tons, Allende remains the largest carbonaceous chondrite fall in history.

Scientific Importance

Allende meteorites are famous for containing abundant CAIs (Calcium-Aluminum-rich Inclusions). These inclusions are among the oldest solid materials formed in the solar system, dating back approximately 4.567 billion years.

Because of their primitive composition and preserved early solar system material, CV3 meteorites such as Allende have played a crucial role in understanding:

• Early solar system formation

• Planetary accretion processes

• Primitive organic chemistry in space

Specimen Quality

This 31.695 gram full slice displays excellent internal structure with well-defined chondrules and visible CAIs. Slices of this size provide an ideal balance of scientific interest and visual appeal, making them highly desirable to collectors and researchers.

Authentication & Seller Information

Streaming Meteorites specializes in authentic, scientifically significant meteorites, with a strong emphasis on provenance, accurate classification, and long-term collector confidence. All specimens are responsibly sourced, thoroughly evaluated, and professionally presented.

Each item:

• Includes a Streaming Meteorites Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Is guaranteed 100% authentic

• Is accurately identified and professionally described

• Is carefully curated and professionally packaged for safe shipment