description Leoville Overview
Leoville is a CV3 carbonaceous chondrite found in Kansas and assigned to the reduced subgroup of CV meteorites. It contains chondrules, calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions, metal, and fine-grained matrix that retain evidence of early Solar System processes. Its comparatively limited thermal and aqueous alteration makes Leoville particularly useful for laboratory studies of primitive nebular materials and chondrule formation.
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Leoville ranks #81 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Yamato 000593, ahead of Sericho.
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How good is Leoville?
Leoville scores 8.10/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Reduced CV benchmark with preserved CAIs, strong research use, lower public profile.
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See our alternatives page for Leoville for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Allende, Murchison, Hoba.
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Is Leoville worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.10/10, Leoville is highly rated in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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