Diogenite
| Diogenite | |
|---|---|
| — orthopyroxene, a little plagioclase & olivine | |
| Total known specimens | ~40 |
 Tatahouine, diogenite | |
Diogenites are a group of the HED meteorite clan, a type of achondritic stony meteorites.
Origin and composition
Diogenites are currently believed to originate from deep within the crust of the asteroid 4 Vesta, and as such are part of the HED meteorite clan. There are about 40 distinct members known.
Diogenites are composed of
Name
Diogenites are named for Diogenes of Apollonia, an ancient Greek philosopher who was the first to suggest an outer space origin for meteorites.[2]
See also
References
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- ^ Dawn, Walter & Audrey. "Why is it called Diogenite?". Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
External links
- Diogenite images - Meteorites Australia