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Chondrite Meteorite
Undifferentiated stony chondrite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness varies around 5-6 on Mohs scale, typically brown to gray with fusion crust, dull luster, and contains tiny silicate spheres called chondrules.
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Physical properties
Hardness varies around 5-6 on Mohs scale, typically brown to gray with fusion crust, dull luster, and contains tiny silicate spheres called chondrules.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system over 4.5 billion years ago from the accretion of solar nebula dust.
Uses & applications
Valuable for scientific research into planetary formation and sought after by meteorite collectors.
Geological facts
Chondrites are the most common type of meteorite to fall to Earth, representing about 86% of all meteorite falls.
Field identification & locations
Identify by presence of interior chondrules, magnetic attraction from iron-nickel content, and dark exterior fusion crust. Found globally in deserts and ice sheets.
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