1019C

1019C is a rare and unusual type of carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, classified as a CM2 subtype. It is named after the location where it was discovered, the 1019th meteorite found in Antarctica. The meteorite was recovered from the Miller Range in Antarctica during the 2002-2003 ANSMET (Antarctic Search for Meteorites) expedition. 1019C is notable for its high abundance of organic compounds, including amino acids, which are the building blocks of life. This makes it a subject of interest for astrobiologists studying the origins of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere in the solar system. The meteorite is also notable for its unique mineralogy, including the presence of a rare mineral called moolooite. 1019C is a small meteorite, with a total known weight of only about 10 grams. It is currently housed in the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., where it is studied by scientists to better understand the early solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth.