AEROLITES
Chondritic texture. Source: TOSI A.A.
Chondritic texture. Source: TOSI A.A.
Condrule with melted material and opaque melted pockets, indicating a moderate to high shock stage. Source: TOSI A.A.
Chondritic texture. Source: TOSI A.A.
Stony
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A/Q
CHONDRITE
ORDINARY
H-L-LL
H
5
S1/2
W1
BRAZIL - MG
1960
FIND
Equilibrated Ordinary Chondrite H5 with low shock stage S1-2 and slight terrestrial weathering W1
Fragment of the Varre-Sai meteorite with its dark fusion crust and polyhedral shape. Image Credit: André Moutinho
Interior of the Varre-Sai meteorite showing its slightly chondritic texture, metallic spots (mainly FeNi) and the oxidation originating from terrestrial weathering. Image Credit: André Moutinho
Fragment of the Varre-Sai meteorite with its dark fusion crust and polyhedral shape. Image Credit: André Moutinho
Stony
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CHONDRITE
ORDINARY
H-L-LL
L
5
S4
W0
BRAZIL - RJ
2010
FALL
Equilibrated Ordinary hondrite L5, Shock Stage S4 and Weathering W0.
Transmitted and Polarized Light Image Credit: M. E. Zucolotto
Reflected Light Image Credit: M. E. Zucolotto
Fragment of the Vicência meteorite exhibiting its primitive chondritic texture, with very well defined chondrules, and its fusion crust on the surface. Image Credit: André Moutinho
Transmitted and Polarized Light Image Credit: M. E. Zucolotto
Stony
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A/Q
CHONDRITE
ORDINARY
H-L-LL
LL
3.2
S1
W0
BRAZIL - PE
2013
FALL
Chondritic texture and mineral composition of an unequilibrated ordinary chondrite of the chemical and petrographic type LL3.2, Shock Stage S1 and Weathered (W0).