  We present here several laboratory analyses performed on the freshly fallen
Mukundpura CM chondrite. Results of infrared transmission spectroscopy,
thermogravimetry analysis and reflectance spectroscopy show that Mukundpura is
mainly composed of phyllosilicates. The rare earth trace elements composition
and ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry of the soluble organic matter (SOM)
give results consistent with CM chondrites. Finally, Raman spectroscopy shows
no signs of thermal alteration of the meteorite. All the results agree that
Mukundpura has been strongly altered by water on its parent body. Comparison of
the results obtained on the meteorite with those of other chondrites of known
petrologic types lead to the conclusion that Mukundpura is similar to CM1
chondrites, which differs from its original classification as a CM2.
