Antarctic Meteorite Sample LON 94102,37

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NASA Astromaterials 3D
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[**Astromaterials 3D**](https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/index.htm) is a virtual library for exploration and research of NASA’s space rock collections. **Every Rock Tells a Story:** >LON 94102 is a type of ancient meteorite known as a CM2 carbonaceous chondrite, which comes from an unknown asteroid body and is comprised of fragments that may contain some of the oldest material in the solar system. This tiny space rock, just 32.5 grams, is not only one of the most visibly brecciated CM chondrites, it is among a group of CM chondrites *[Continue reading...](https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=LON94102-37)* **More information:**https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=LON94102-37 **NASA Astromaterials Collection:** Antarctic Meteorite Collection **Origin:** Unknown C-Complex Type Asteroid **Collected:** ANSMET Field Season 1994, Lonewolf Nunataks, Antarctica **Classification:** CM2 Chondrite Breccia **Credit:** NASA/Astromaterials 3D