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pallasite

/ˈpæl.ə.saɪt/

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noun

/ˈpæl.ə.saɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruТип каменно-железного метеорита, состоящего в основном из кристаллов оливина, вкраплённых в матрицу из металлического железа и никеля.

A type of stony-iron meteorite composed mainly of olivine crystals embedded in a matrix of metallic iron and nickel.

  1. Meteorite typeC2formalscientific

    A type of stony-iron meteorite composed primarily of olivine crystals embedded in a matrix of metallic iron-nickel.

    ruПалласит

    • The museum displayed a polished slice of a pallasite, showing its beautiful green olivine crystals.
    • Pallasites are among the most visually striking meteorites found on Earth.
    • Scientists study pallasites to understand the formation of the early solar system.
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