meteoriidiks
Meteoriidiks are a proposed class of particulate constituents identified in some meteorites and micrometeorites. They are described as small, heterogeneous particles featuring a glassy silicate-rich host with discrete metallic or sulfide inclusions. The term is used in discussions of meteoritic microstructure to denote a micro-scale phase assemblage believed to form under rapid thermal processing during atmospheric entry and subsequent shock metamorphism on the parent body.
Meteoriidiks typically range from tens of nanometers to a few micrometers in size. Their composition often
Detection and study rely on high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy reveal the
Impact and significance: Meteoriidiks are of interest for understanding meteoritic processing, rapid heating and cooling conditions,
Controversies: Not all researchers accept meteoriidiks as a distinct, widely recognized class. Some argue the features