Orgueil (meteorite)
Orgueil is a scientifically important carbonaceous chondrite meteorite that fell in southwestern France in 1864.
| Orgueil | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | Carbonaceous chondrite |
| Group | CI1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Midi-Pyrénées |
| Coordinates | 43°53′N 1°23′E |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | May 14, 1864 |
| TKW | 14 kg |
Original painting of an individual fragment from the Orgueil meteorite | |
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