Key Details

• Official Name: Erg Chech 008

• Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CR2)

• Country of Find: Algeria

• Total Known Mass: 700 g

• Find Year: 2022

• Individual Weight: 38.9 g

Description

Weighing 38.9 grams, this stone is a compact yet substantial fragment of extraterrestrial material. Carbonaceous chondrites like EC 008 are prized for their primitive composition, preserving elemental and isotopic signatures that shed light on the early stages of planetary formation.

This example is ideal for collectors seeking a piece with both scientific value and historical significance, offering a direct connection to ancient processes from the dawn of the solar system.

More Information

Official Meteorite Bulletin Database entry:
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?sea=Erg+Chech+008&ants=&nwas=&falls=&valids=&stype=contains&lrec=50&map=ge&browse=&country=All&srt=name&categ=All&mblist=All&rect=&phot=no&strewn=no&snew=0&pnt=Bulletin+table&sfor=names&code=77817