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Meteorite (Chondrite / Iron-Nickel Meteorite) — meteorite
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Meteorite

Chondrite / Iron-Nickel Meteorite

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Hardness: 5-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition; Color: dark brown to black with metallic undertones; Luster: metallic to dull earthy; Structure: crystalline (Widmanstätten pattern in iron variants) or chondritic; Specific gravity: 3.0-8.0.

Hardness
5-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition
Color
dark brown to black with metallic undertones
Luster
metallic to dull earthy
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Physical properties

Hardness: 5-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition; Color: dark brown to black with metallic undertones; Luster: metallic to dull earthy; Structure: crystalline (Widmanstätten pattern in iron variants) or chondritic; Specific gravity: 3.0-8.0.

Formation & geological history

Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroid belt fragments or planetary bodies, and subsequently falling to Earth.

Uses & applications

Scientific research, planetary evolution studies, and high-value private collection and jewelry.

Geological facts

Meteorites provide pristine chemical samples of the early solar system conditions and ancient planetary cores that are otherwise inaccessible.

Field identification & locations

Often identified by fusion crusts, magnetic properties, heavy weight relative to size, and regmaglypts (thumbprint-like depressions on the surface).

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