meteorite
Meteorite
Chondrite or Achondrite stony-iron meteorite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5-8 on the Mohs scale, brown-to-black fusion crust, metallic to dull luster, high density and specific gravity due to iron-nickel content.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5-8 on the Mohs scale, brown-to-black fusion crust, metallic to dull luster, high density and specific gravity due to iron-nickel content.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system over 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroids or planetary bodies before impacting Earth.
Uses & applications
Valued primarily for scientific research, space history education, and high-end mineral and meteorite collecting.
Geological facts
Many meteorites are magnetic and feature a charred fusion crust from surviving the intense heat of atmospheric entry.
Field identification & locations
Identify by testing for magnetism, checking for a dark fusion crust, and observing interior metal flakes; found globally where exposed by erosion.
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