kivijaloista

Kivijaloista, also known as the "stone of the sky," is a rare and enigmatic meteorite that fell to Earth in 1934. It is notable for its unique composition and the circumstances surrounding its discovery. The meteorite was found in the village of Kivijärvi, Finland, hence its name. Kivijaloista is classified as an achondrite, a type of stony meteorite that lacks chondrules, small spherical particles that are common in other types of stony meteorites.

The meteorite is composed primarily of olivine and pyroxene, minerals that are also found in terrestrial igneous rocks. This composition suggests that Kivijaloista originated from the mantle of a differentiated asteroid, a body that has undergone melting and separation of minerals. The meteorite is further distinguished by its high iron content and the presence of unique minerals such as daubréelite and oldhamite.

Kivijaloista's fall was witnessed by several people, who reported seeing a bright fireball streaking across the sky. The meteorite was recovered from the impact site, where it had created a small crater. The fall of Kivijaloista is significant not only for its scientific value but also for the historical record it provides of a witnessed meteorite fall.

The study of Kivijaloista has contributed to our understanding of the early solar system and the processes that shaped the asteroids. Its unique composition and the circumstances of its fall make it a valuable subject for meteoritic research. Despite its rarity and the challenges associated with studying such a small sample, Kivijaloista remains an important piece of the puzzle in our understanding of the cosmos.