| Carbonaceous chondrite | |
|---|---|
| — Class — | |
 A slice of the Allende meteorite showing circular chondrules. | |
| Type | Chondrite |
| Alternative names | C chondrites |
Carbonaceous chondrites or C chondrites are a class of chondritic meteorites comprising at least 8 known groups and many ungrouped meteorites. They include some of the most primitive known meteorites. The C chondrites represent only a small proportion (4.6%)[1] of meteorite falls.
Some famous carbonaceous chondrites are: Allende, Murchison, Orgueil, Ivuna, Murray, Tagish Lake, Sutter's Mill and Winchcombe.
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