Winona Meteorite, Type Speciemen of Winonaite group; discovered during an archaeological excavation of the Sinagua village in Elden Pueblo in in September 1928, found in an Native American tomb in 1150 and 1275
Type specimens of Shergottiite Nakhlite Chassignite
Type Specimen of Angrite Group
Type Specimen of CI
Type Specimen of CK group
Type Specimen of Lodranite
Type Specimen of Ureilite
Type Specimen of CO group
Type Specimen of Acapulcoite group
Type Specimen of CV group
Significant Specimens
Murchison Meteorite, notable because for containing large variety of organic compounds, including amino acids—key building blocks of life. Its carbon-rich composition offers clues about the prebiotic chemistry that may have contributed to the origin of life on Earth.
Almahata Sitta Meteorite(2008TC3 asteroid), the first meteorite fall ever predicted and tracked before entry into Earth’s atmosphere
Allende Meteorite, rich in calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs), which are among the first solid materials to form in the solar nebula. Its composition provides valuable insights into the early conditions of the solar system’s formation and has significantly contributed to our understanding of planetary formation and the processes that shaped the early solar nebula.
Ensisheim Meteorite,fell in Alsace, France, in 1492,the oldest recorded meteorite fall in Europe with reliable documentation, marking an important moment in the study of meteorites, offering insights into the early recognition of meteorites and their role in Earth’s history.
