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

Chondrite / Iron-Nickel Meteorite fragment

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Hardness: 5-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition (metal-silicate mix); Color: Dark brown, black, or rusty with a fusion crust; Luster: Metallic to dull; Crystal structure: Widmanstätten pattern visible in iron-rich sections; Specific Gravity: High, typically 3.5 to 8.0 due to metal content.

Color
Dark brown, black, or rusty with a fusion crust
Luster
Metallic to dull
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Physical properties

Hardness: 5-8 on Mohs scale depending on composition (metal-silicate mix); Color: Dark brown, black, or rusty with a fusion crust; Luster: Metallic to dull; Crystal structure: Widmanstätten pattern visible in iron-rich sections; Specific Gravity: High, typically 3.5 to 8.0 due to metal content.

Formation & geological history

Formed in the early solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago, originating from asteroid belts or comets, surviving atmospheric entry to land on Earth.

Uses & applications

Scientific research, planetary geology studies, and high-value private collecting.

Geological facts

Meteorites represent the oldest material accessible on Earth, offering clues about the formation and composition of the solar system.

Field identification & locations

Often magnetic, heavy for its size, features a smooth or pitted dark fusion crust, and typically found in arid regions or deserts where weathering is minimal.

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