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Meteorite
Chondrite / Iron-Nickel Meteorite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 4-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition, dark gray to metallic black color, metallic to dull luster, irregular or fusion-crusted exterior, high specific gravity.
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Physical properties
Hardness 4-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition, dark gray to metallic black color, metallic to dull luster, irregular or fusion-crusted exterior, high specific gravity.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroid belt fragments that survived atmospheric entry.
Uses & applications
Valued for scientific research, planetology studies, and as rare collector specimens in private or museum displays.
Geological facts
Many meteorites exhibit a fusion crust from intense heat during atmospheric entry and may display unique Widmanstätten patterns when etched.
Field identification & locations
Identified by heavy weight, magnetic properties, and a dark fusion crust, commonly recovered in deserts and polar ice fields.
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