SIDEROLITES
Jeol JXA8230 Electron Microprobe
Backscattered image (compo) 15KeV - 20nA Point analysis by WDS of the olivine grains embedded in the metallic phase. Its composition is homogeneous with Fa varying between 12 and 14 wt.%. Image Credit: Amanda Tosi
Photographic Camera
Fragment of the Quijingue meteorite, a Pallasite with crystals of olivine embedded in the metal FeNi. Image Credit: André Moutinho
Jeol JXA8230 Electron Microprobe
Backscattered electron image (compo) 15KeV - 20nA Schreibersite crystal - (FeNi) 3P - embedded in the the kamacite - FeNi. Image Credit: Amanda Tosi
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Stony Iron
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ACHONDRITE
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W3
BRAZIL - BA
1984
FIND
Pallasite with Ni content in the metallic phase around 7.5 wt%, composed mainly of Mg-olivine in the silicate phase. Weathering W3..
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