CO chondrite

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The CO chondrite is a rare type of meteorite that is rich in organic carbon and is believed to be a remnant of the early solar system. It is one of the oldest and most primitive meteorites known, providing valuable insights into the early history of the solar system and the processes that shaped its formation. The study of CO chondrites, such as the one mentioned in the recent headlines, has shed light on the potential impact of ancient asteroid showers on the extinction of dinosaurs.