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NWA 7325 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 7325 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 7325 Meteorite Thin Section

The ungrouped achondrite meteorite NWA 7325 originates from a differentiated parent body. Based on various analyses it has been determined that the meteorite shares characteristics with Mercury — or a parent body of similar composition to Mercury. The thin section displays several areas which have trails of bubbles preserved in the minerals at the time of crystallization. More scientific details about NWA 7325 can be found at Meteorite Studies.

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Ibitira Meteorite Thin Section

Ibitira Meteorite Thin Section

Ibitira Meteorite Thin Section

Thin section of the Ibitira Meteorite viewed in cross polarized light. The numerous vesicles distinguish this meteorite and it has been noted that Ibitira probably represents a sample from a distinct parent body, i.e. not 4 Vesta.

John Kashuba created a spectacular set of micro vision images of Ibitira at Meteorite Times. Read further scientific details at Meteorite Studies.

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Agoult Meteorite Thin Section

Agoult Meteorite Thin Section

Agoult Meteorite Thin Section

Found in Agoult, Morocco this unbrecciated eucrite contains relatively large zircon crystals which crystallized around the date 4,554.5 Ma. Considering its ancient age, along with its mineralogy and petrology, the Agoult Meteorite is likely a unique sample of the original Vestan crust. This thin section, seen under cross polarized light, exemplifies nature’s artistic ability to create beautiful stained glass. Additional details on Agoult can be found at Meteorite Studies.

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