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Meteorite
Chondrite / Iron-Nickel Meteorite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5-8 on Mohs scale, dark brown to black fusion crust, metallic luster on fresh breaks, high density and magnetic susceptibility.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5-8 on Mohs scale, dark brown to black fusion crust, metallic luster on fresh breaks, high density and magnetic susceptibility.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroid belts and traveling through space before impacting Earth.
Uses & applications
Valuable for scientific research into solar system formation and highly sought after by mineral and meteorite collectors.
Geological facts
Meteorites often feature a fusion crust formed by intense atmospheric friction heating during entry, and some contain extraterrestrial amino acids.
Field identification & locations
Identify by testing for strong magnetic attraction, heavy weight relative to size, and a dark exterior crust; commonly found in deserts or ice fields where they stand out.
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