IIE iron meteorite
| IIE | |
|---|---|
| — Nonmagmatic | |
| Parent body | Probably 6 Hebe |
| Total known specimens | 21 as of 2009[update] |
The iron meteorites of the IIE chemical type are octahedrites of various coarseness, most of which contain numerous inclusions of recrystallized stony silicates.
Composition and origin
They have mineral compositions and
chondritic
surface of the parent asteroid by impacts during its early history.
Rarity
It is a rare type with 24 known members as of 2020.[2]
See also
References
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