kiviraudameteoriitit

Kiviraudameteoriitit, also known as iron meteorites, are a type of meteorite primarily composed of iron and nickel. They are believed to originate from the cores of differentiated asteroids, which are asteroids that have undergone partial melting, allowing heavier elements to sink to the core and lighter elements to rise to the surface. Kiviraudameteoriitit are relatively rare compared to other types of meteorites, making up only about 5% of all meteorites found on Earth.

These meteorites are characterized by their high density and magnetic properties. They are typically heavier than other types of meteorites and can be strongly attracted to magnets. Kiviraudameteoriitit are further classified into two main groups: hexahedrites and octahedrites. Hexahedrites have a Widmanstätten pattern, a distinctive crystalline structure visible under a microscope, while octahedrites have a more uniform structure.

The study of kiviraudameteoriitit provides valuable insights into the early solar system and the processes that shaped the asteroids from which they originated. They are also of interest to meteorite hunters and collectors due to their rarity and unique properties. Despite their rarity, kiviraudameteoriitit play a significant role in scientific research and contribute to our understanding of the solar system's formation and evolution.