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Paris meteorite

Paris is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM, that was found in 2001. A total of 1.37 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Paris has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Paris
Classification
CM
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
1.37 kg
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.

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