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ASIDERITE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Planets
DEF

A stony meteorite which does not contain metallic iron.

OBS

As opposed to "iron meteorite" or "siderite."

OBS

Not to be confused with "sporadosiderite" in which iron is more or less disseminated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Planètes
DEF

Météorite pierreuse non ferrifère.

Spanish

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