Meteorite Classifications Reference - Meteorite Collector
The complete list of all meteorite classifications for reference and collecting purposes
METEORITE TYPES AND CLASSIFICATION - Geology.com
Although there are a large number of sub classes, meteorites are divided into three main groups: irons, stones and stony-irons.
Meteorite classification - Wikipedia
Meteorites are often divided into three overall categories based on whether they are dominantly composed of rocky material (stony meteorites), metallic material (iron meteorites), or mixtures (stony–iron meteorites). These categories have been in use since at least the early 19th century but do not have much genetic significance; they are ...
Kentucky Geological Survey Meteorite Database - University of Kentucky
Jan 5, 2023 · Each meteorite has been photographed, cataloged, and inventoried for inclusion into the KGS database. This Interactive Tour gives specific information on location, weight, classification, year found, and a brief annotation of each meteorite in the KGS database.
Meteorite Classifications | MeteorMaps.com
Below, you’ll find a complete list of all recorded meteorite classifications. Each classification name links to a dedicated page describing that classification and showing example meteorites within that class.
Types of Meteorites
Here are diagrams of the existing scheme and one possible genetic scheme taken from Weisberg et al.: Systematics and Evaluation of Meteorite Classification: Click on the diagrams for a larger image.
Meteorites: The Meteorite Classification System - Astrodigital
There are three main classes of meteorites: Stoney (Aerolites), Stoney-Iron (Siderolites) and Iron (Siderites). In the table below, each subgroup of a higher level group is indented. Meteorites in a group have one or more properties in common. Please note that the descriptions given for each group are brief and not comprehensive.
Classification of Meteorites
Modern meteoritics has a more sophisticated view, and provides us with new classification schemes based upon the formation history, origin, mineralogy, chemism, and also upon the more subtle isotopic compositions of each meteorite class, clan, and group.
Meteorite Classification - Definition & Detailed Explanation ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Meteorites are classified based on their composition, structure, and origin. The three main types of meteorites are stony meteorites, iron meteorites, and stony-iron meteorites. These classifications are further broken down into subtypes based on specific characteristics.
Meteorite Classification - Southwest Meteorite Laboratory
Meteorites are divided into two broad categories: Chondrites: undifferentiated (unmelted) asteroids; Achondrites: differentiated (melted) asteroids; Meteorite Classification Tree