pallasite meteorite (Q42923)
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A stony-iron meteorite composed essentially of large single glassy crystals of olivine (forsterite) embedded in a network of nickel-iron, with accessory troilite, chromite, phosphide, various phosphate minerals, and sometimes pyroxene
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | pallasite meteorite |
A stony-iron meteorite composed essentially of large single glassy crystals of olivine (forsterite) embedded in a network of nickel-iron, with accessory troilite, chromite, phosphide, various phosphate minerals, and sometimes pyroxene |
