Definition of Achondrites. Meaning of Achondrites. Synonyms of Achondrites

- parent bodies. As a result, achondrites have distinct textures and mineralogies indicative of igneous processes. Achondrites account for about 8% of meteorites...
- group with <5 members) Achondrites Primitive achondrites Acapulcoite group Lodranite group Winonaite group Asteroidal achondrites HED meteorite clan (possibly...
- "class") and lying between chondrites and achondrites. They are called primitive because they are achondrites that have retained much of their original...
- primitive achondrites or as asteroidal achondrites. Like all primitive achondrites, they have similarities with chondrites and achondrites. Brachinites...
- meteorites are achondrites (meaning they do not contain chondrules), some of which are similar to terrestrial igneous rocks. Most achondrites are also ancient...
- melting and impact events and are grouped with the primitive achondrites and the achondrites. Iron meteorites are derived from planetary cores of asteroids...
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- of primitive achondrites. Accretion – the process in which matter of the protoplanetary disk coalesces to form planetesimals. Achondrite – a differentiated...
- and nickel content. Non-metallic meteorites that lack chondrules are achondrites, which are believed to have formed more recently than chondrites. There...
- orthopyroxene, plagioclase, meteoric iron, and troilite. Like all primitive achondrites, acapulcoites have chemical composition and mineralogical similarities...