Good fellows of cyberspace. The
other day I had a great opportunity that only happens from time to time, a new
member of my astronomy club, owns a meteorite that impacted with the earth in
the year 1516 near Quanxi that is in the province of Nandan In the Republic of
China. He gave us the opportunity to see, touch and take photos.
- Official Classification Nickel and Iron. Octaedrite type IIICD.
It has up to 17% of its total
weight is Nickelal also has up to 7.5% of Kamacite, which is more common of the
two nickel iron alloys found in iron meteorites, also has Taenite which is less
common In iron and nickel alloys found in iron meteorites. It contains between
27 to 65% of Taenite's nickel and forms small crystals that appear as highly
reflecting this tapes on the etched surface of a meteorite.
- The experience is very interesting and I will comment it.
First: The aspect that has, is very
common and metallic.
Second: and very surprising is the
weight, because of the high density its weight is very high for its size.
Third: the touch is much closer to
crystal than to metal.
Fourth: When you have it in your
hands, you feel that something that is different or is not off is very
difficult to explain but very real.
I leave you all the photos I hope
you like it
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