Stone Meteorites

Stone meteorites, the most common type found on Earth, are composed mainly of silicate minerals and can be classified into chondrites and achondrites. Chondrites, the more primitive variety, contain small, spherical grains called chondrules that formed in the early solar system. Achondrites, on the other hand, lack chondrules and are often fragments of differentiated asteroids with distinct geological histories. These meteorites are crucial for understanding the formation and evolution of planetary bodies, as they preserve clues about the early solar system's conditions and processes. While they can appear similar to terrestrial rocks, their extraterrestrial origin is confirmed through their unique mineral compositions and isotopic signatures.

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