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4711 gram end-cut. PallasiteA class of meteorites characterized by a mixture of large olivineA magnesium-iron silicate mineral commonly found in meteorites. It occurs as microscopic crystal grains in chondrites and as large often well formed crystals in pallasites. crystals in a matrixThe material of a meteorite that fills the spaces between chondrulesSmall round and oval structures of crystal grains found in most chondrite type meteorites. and inclusions. It is made of much smaller mineral particles than the chondrulesSmall round and oval structures of crystal grains found in most chondrite type meteorites. and inclusions themselves. of nickel iron. PMG by Ruben Garcia Mr-Meteorite

 

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