[meteorite-list] E-chondrites

From: Greg Stanley <stanleygregr_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:02:36 -0800
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I have a question regarding E-chondrites.? I was told that Enstatite Chondrites have a more gray (dark) matrix than an ordinary chondrite.? They also contain more metal (as a rule) than a typical H-chondrite. Now I always thought it was impossible to recognize an E-chondrite by eye. However, is it possible to recognize an E-chondrite by eye (10x lens) with the color of the matrix and amount of metal??

Greg S.
                                               
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