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Meteorite
Chondrite / Iron-Nickel Meteorite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5-8, dark brown to black color, metallic to dull luster, irregular amorphous crystal structure, high density and strong magnetic attraction.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5-8, dark brown to black color, metallic to dull luster, irregular amorphous crystal structure, high density and strong magnetic attraction.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroid belts and surviving passage through Earth's atmosphere.
Uses & applications
Valuable for scientific research into planetary formation and highly sought after by mineral and meteorite collectors.
Geological facts
Meteorites often exhibit a fusion crust caused by intense frictional heating during atmospheric entry, and iron variants show Widmanstätten patterns when etched.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by high specific gravity, magnetic response, and a dark exterior fusion crust. Commonly found in desert regions or ice fields where they stand out.
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