Nakhlite meteorite
A meteorite classification type
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About Nakhlite meteorite
A clinopyroxenite composition Martian meteorite.
Most nakhlite martian meteorites retain the compositions of their original magmas and are not accumulations of augite crystals (Treiman, 2026).
Most nakhlite martian meteorites retain the compositions of their original magmas and are not accumulations of augite crystals (Treiman, 2026).
Meteoritical Society Code: Martian (nakhlite)
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49945
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49945:9
Classification of Nakhlite meteorite
Synonyms of Nakhlite meteorite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Nakhlite meteorite associated with 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | |
| 1 photo of Nakhlite meteorite associated with Orthopyroxene Subgroup |
Internet Links for Nakhlite meteorite
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References for Nakhlite meteorite
Reference List:
Bridges, J (2000) Evaporite mineral assemblages in the nakhlite (martian) meteorites. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 176 (3) 267-279 doi:10.1016/s0012-821x(00)00019-4
Greenwood, James P., Riciputi, Lee R., McSween, Harry Y., Taylor, Lawrence A. (2000) Modified sulfur isotopic compositions of sulfides in the nakhlites and Chassigny. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 64 (6) 1121-1131 doi:10.1016/s0016-7037(99)00350-6
Treiman, Allan H. (2005) The nakhlite meteorites: Augite-rich igneous rocks from Mars. Geochemistry, 65 (3) 203-270 doi:10.1016/j.chemer.2005.01.004
Recorded finds for Nakhlite meteorite
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- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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Brazil | |
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Egypt | |
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USA | |
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Nakhla Martian meteorite, Nakhla, Abu Hommos, Beheira Governorate, Egypt