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K chondrite meteorite
A meteorite classification type
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A chondrite characterised by large amounts of dusty matrix and oxygen isotope compositions similar to carbonaceous chondrite meteorites, highly reduced mineral compositions and high metal abundances (6% to 10% by volume) that are most like enstatite chondrites, and concentrations of refractory lithophile elements that are most like ordinary chondrite meteorites.
Meteoritical Society Code: K
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49829
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49829:2
Similar Names
Classification of K chondrite meteorite
Sub-divisions of K chondrite meteorite
- K chondrite meteorite
Synonyms of K chondrite meteorite
Internet Links for K chondrite meteorite
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References for K chondrite meteorite
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Recorded finds for K chondrite meteorite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica | |
| - (2010) |
India | |
| [K3 chondrite meteorite] - (2010) |
Northwest Africa Meteorites | |
| [K4 chondrite meteorite] - (2010) | |
USA | |
| [K3 chondrite meteorite] - (2010) |
