{"product_id":"chelyabinsk-meteorite-specimens-baby-chelys-lot-historic-2013-observed-fall-official-ll5-russia-meteorite","title":"Chelyabinsk Meteorite Specimens \"Baby Chelys\" Lot - Historic 2013 Observed Fall Official LL5 Russia Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the historic Chelyabinsk meteorite, one of the most famous and widely documented meteorite falls in modern history. Officially classified as an LL5 ordinary chondrite, Chelyabinsk fell over Russia on February 15, 2013, producing a massive atmospheric explosion witnessed by millions and captured on countless cameras and dashboard videos worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chelyabinsk event became one of the most significant modern meteorite falls ever recorded after a brilliant fireball streaked across the skies over the Chelyabinsk region of Russia before detonating with tremendous force in the atmosphere. The resulting shockwave shattered windows across surrounding cities and drew worldwide scientific attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelyabinsk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Fell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserved Fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (LL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e S4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e W0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: thousands of recovered stones, fresh black fusion crust, light and dark lithologies, visible shock veins, impact melt material, abundant chondrules, and fresh low-weathering interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: olivine and orthopyroxene, impact melt lithologies, troilite and FeNi metal, chromite, ilmenite, Cl-apatite, and extensive shock features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meteorite shower produced a massive strewnfield across the Chelyabinsk region, while the largest recovered mass — approximately 540 kg — was later recovered from Chebarkul Lake after breaking through the frozen ice surface during the fall. Official recovery efforts eventually recovered approximately 1 metric ton of meteorite material from both land and lake recovery operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Chelyabinsk Is Especially Desirable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobally famous observed fall event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensively documented atmospheric explosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fusion-crusted material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually dramatic shock features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientifically important impact melt lithologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric modern meteorite fall provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on specimen type, Chelyabinsk material may display: black fusion crust, shock-darkened regions, impact melt veins, light\/dark brecciated textures, visible chondrules, and regmaglypts and atmospheric sculpting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved fall collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern meteorite event collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational and museum displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary science collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and astronomy enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact connected to one of the most historically significant meteorite events of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, shock veins, weathering, and natural surface characteristics, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display fractures, atmospheric entry features, and impact-related textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422823485522,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/BabyChelys.png?v=1779755249","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/chelyabinsk-meteorite-specimens-baby-chelys-lot-historic-2013-observed-fall-official-ll5-russia-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}