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Chassignite meteorite

A meteorite classification type
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Chassignite meteorite, etc.

Northwest Africa 2737 Martian meteorite, Northwest Africa Meteorites
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Chassignite meteorite, etc.

Northwest Africa 2737 Martian meteorite, Northwest Africa Meteorites
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Chassignite meteorite, etc.

Northwest Africa 2737 Martian meteorite, Northwest Africa Meteorites
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About Chassignite meteoriteHide

Name:
Named after the Chassigny, France, fall of 1815
A dunite composition Martian meteorite.

Meteoritical Society Code: Martian (chassignite)



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
49947
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49947:7

Classification of Chassignite meteoriteHide

Synonyms of Chassignite meteoriteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Chassignite meteorite associated with ChromiteFe2+Cr3+2O4
1 photo of Chassignite meteorite associated with Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6

Internet Links for Chassignite meteoriteHide

References for Chassignite meteoriteHide

Recorded finds for Chassignite meteoriteHide

Showing 3 recorded finds.

This map shows a selection of recorded finds that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
France
 
  • Grand Est
    • Haute-Marne
      • Langres
        • Chassigny
- (2010)
Northwest Africa Meteorites
 
- (2010)
- (2010)
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