Carbonaceous chondrites
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
broader: Chondrites
definition: A rare type of stony meteorite having a higher carbon content than other classes of meteorite. They represent only ~5% of the known meteorites. Their bulk composition is mainly silicates, oxides and sulfides, whilst the minerals olivine and serpentine are characteristic. The six classes of carbonaceous chondrites are: CI chondrites, CM chondrites, CV chondrites, CO chondrites, CK chondrites, CR chondrites, CH chondrites, and CB chondrites.
modified: 2020-11-04T22:19:11.656Z
modified: 2020-11-04T22:18:58.675Z

Chondrites
type: Concept
narrower: Carbonaceous chondrites