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Revelstoke is a CI1 carbonaceous chondrite that fell near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, in 1965. Only about one gram of material was recovered, leaving exceptionally little material available for scientific analysis or collecting. As a witnessed CI fall, it represents a rare class of chemically primitive meteorites valued by researchers investigating early Solar System matter.
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Why is the Revelstoke meteorite so scientifically important?
Revelstoke is an exceptionally rare CI1 carbonaceous chondrite, a class of meteorite whose chemical composition closely matches that of the sun. These fragile meteorites rarely survive atmospheric entry, making any recovered material extremely valuable for studying the early solar system.
How much of the Revelstoke meteorite was actually recovered?
Only about one gram of material was recovered after the meteorite fell near Revelstoke, British Columbia in 1965. Because of this incredibly small mass, virtually no specimens exist in private collections.
When and where did the Revelstoke meteorite fall?
The meteorite fell near the town of Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, in 1965. It was a witnessed fall, allowing researchers to quickly track down the tiny surviving fragments in the snow.
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