{"product_id":"nwa-16003-ck3-carbonaceous-chondrite-17-07-grams","title":"NWA 16003 CK3 Carbonaceous Chondrite, 17.07 grams","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 17.07 gram meteorite is formed during the earliest stages of the solar system, over 4.5 billion years ago! It is classified as NWA 16003 by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. It has an attractive oval shape with a light-colored exterior that immediately stands out from many darker meteorites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNorthwest Africa (NWA) 16003 is classified as a CK3 carbonaceous chondrite, one of the most primitive and scientifically valuable types of meteorites. The “3” classification indicates a relatively low degree of thermal alteration compared to more metamorphosed CK meteorites, preserving important clues about the conditions present in the protoplanetary disk from which the planets formed. These ancient stones provide researchers with insight into the building blocks of rocky worlds and the processes that shaped our Solar System. This stone was discovered in the deserts of Northwest Africa in 2023, and of this posting, it is one of only 103 classified CK3 meteorite recoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOfficial Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for NWA 16003: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=80724\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?code=80724\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, display case, and an extra lunar surprise 🌙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy name is Dr. Chris Sanders, and I am a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (Member ID 8303). Purchasing from an IMSA member guarantees you're working with trusted members of the meteorite community. You can watch my free meteorite education videos on YouTube or other social media platforms here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Carbonaceous Chondrites--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dark, carbon-rich meteorites are like time capsules from the early solar system. They contain water, organic compounds, and even amino acids - the building blocks of life! Scientists love studying these space rocks for clues about how life might have started on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519820836964,"sku":"CSM-294","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/CSM294.jpg?v=1780595786","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/nwa-16003-ck3-carbonaceous-chondrite-17-07-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}