Abadla 002 Meteorites

The Abadla 002 meteorite is a rare carbonaceous chondrite, classified as a CM2, that was discovered in Algeria near the town of Abadla in 2020. This meteorite is notable for its dark, highly friable texture, often breaking into small fragments and powders, typical of CM chondrites. With its fusion crust showing a dark, matte surface, Abadla 002 presents an interesting example of carbonaceous meteorites that retain signs of alteration by water in their parent asteroid bodies.