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Achondrite
Stony meteorite; lacks chondrules; usually from asteroid collisions.
HED Meteorite
A subset of achondrites; linked to Vesta; from differentiated parent bodies.
Stony-Iron Meteorite
Mixed composition; about half metal and half silicates; from core-mantle boundaries.
Ordinary Chondrite
Stony meteorite; low in iron; from S-type asteroids.
Ureilite
Carbon-rich achondrite; contains nanodiamonds; possible disruption of a dwarf planet.
Chondrite
Stony meteorite; contains chondrules; from the early solar system.
Lunar Meteorite
Stony meteorite; similar to Earth's moon rocks; from lunar surface.
Martian Meteorite
Stony meteorite; resembles Martian crust; from Mars.
Carbonaceous Chondrite
Stony meteorite; rich in carbon; contains water and organic compounds.
Iron Meteorite
Metallic meteorite; mostly iron with some nickel; core fragments of differentiated bodies.
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