Identification of new meteorite, Mihonoseki (L), from broken fragments in Japan

Details Identification of new meteorite, Mihonoseki (L), from broken fragments in Japan Identification of new meteorite, Mihonoseki (L), from broken fragments in Japan

Mar 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993lpi....24..997m&link_type=abstract

In Lunar and Planetary Inst., Twenty-Fourth Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Part 2: G-M p 997-998 (SEE N94-16173 03-91)

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Chondrites, Fragments, Meteorites, Meteoritic Composition, Mineralogy, Electron Probes, Glass, Japan, Kamacite, Petrology, Troilite

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New meteorite of Mihonoseki fallen in Shimane-ken was identified by fine broken pieces by using an energy-dispersive scanning electron microprobe analyzer. It shows fusion-crust (i.e. Fe-Si melt), meteoritic minerals (kamacite, taenite, troilite, amorphous plagioclase etc.) and chrondrule with clear glassy rim. Mineralogical, and petrological data of several fine grains suggest that broken fragments of Mihonoseki are L3/4 chondritic meteorite which is the first identification in a Japanese fallen meteorite. The prompt identification method of meteorite-fragments will be applied to the next lunar, Martian and asteroid explorations, as well as meteorite falls on the terrestrial surface.

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