Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776
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Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite that has been split open to reveal its internal structure. This is meteorite GRO95544 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica. The exterior has a thin patchy fusion crust that has been weathered away in some areas. The interior is dark brown with numerous round grains (chondrules) that are white to yellow in colour and measure 1 to 4 mm in size. They are mainly granular and porphyritic olivine and olivine-pyroxene, with a few radiating and crytocrystalline pyroxene
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This print showcases the remarkable Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776, revealing its intricate internal structure. Discovered in the breathtaking Grosvenor Mountains of Antarctica, this celestial specimen has been split open to unveil its hidden secrets. The exterior of the meteorite displays a delicate fusion crust that has weathered away in certain areas, exposing a mesmerizing dark brown interior. Within this enigmatic landscape lie numerous round grains known as chondrules, ranging from white to yellow in color and measuring between 1 to 4 mm. These grains consist mainly of granular and porphyritic olivine and olivine-pyroxene minerals, with a scattering of radiating and cryptocrystalline pyroxene structures. The composition of this extraordinary meteorite provides valuable insights into our understanding of planetary science and astrogeology. Its mineralogical makeup offers clues about the formation processes that occurred within our vast universe. As we gaze upon this still life image captured by NASA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we are reminded of the immense beauty found both on Earth's surface and beyond. This photograph serves as a testament to humanity's unyielding curiosity about space exploration while highlighting the wonders that can be discovered right here on our own planet.
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