Definition of Achondrites. Meaning of Achondrites. Synonyms of Achondrites

- parent bodies. As a result, achondrites have distinct textures and mineralogies indicative of igneous processes. Achondrites account for about 8% of meteorites...
- group with <5 members) Achondrites Primitive achondrites Acapulcoite group Lodranite group Winonaite group Asteroidal achondrites HED meteorite clan (possibly...
- "class") and lying between chondrites and achondrites. They are called primitive because they are achondrites that have retained much of their original...
- meteorites are achondrites (meaning they do not contain chondrules), some of which are similar to terrestrial igneous rocks. Most achondrites are also ancient...
- of primitive achondrites. Accretion – the process in which matter of the protoplanetary disk coalesces to form planetesimals. Achondrite – a differentiated...
- meteorites are a clan (subgroup) of achondrite meteorites. HED stands for "howardite–eucrite–diogenite". These achondrites came from a differentiated parent...
- differentiated, meaning that they show signs of alteration. They are therefore achondrites. The stony-irons are divided into mesosiderites and pallasites. Pallasites...
- and are often called enstatite achondrites. Their igneous origin separates them from primitive enstatite achondrites and means they originated in an...
- melting and impact events and are grouped with the primitive achondrites and the achondrites. Iron meteorites are derived from planetary cores of asteroids...
- accessible to scientists, in the form of over 1200 HED meteorites (Vestan achondrites), giving insight into Vesta's geologic history and structure. NASA Infrared...