[meteorite-list] E-chondrites

From: Jeff Grossman <jgrossman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:01:16 -0500
Message-ID: <4B2FF02C.4010607_at_usgs.gov>

E chondrites have virtually no matrix. Most of the material between
chondrules and chondrule fragments is metal and sulfides.

jeff

On 2009-12-21 12:02 PM, Greg Stanley wrote:
> List:
>
> 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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