File:Unnamed iron meteorite (central Ohio, USA) 1.jpg

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English: Iron meteorite from central Ohio, USA.

Meteorites are rocks from space. The three basic categories are: 1) stony meteorites; 2) iron meteorites; and 3) stony-iron meteorites. As the name suggests, iron meteorites are dominated by iron metal (elemental Fe). They also include some metallic nickel (Ni), plus minor minerals. They represent core samples from differentiated asteroids/dwarf planets in the Solar System that have been disrupted by one or more large impact events.

Iron meteorites come in three textural varieties: octahedrites, hexahedrites, and ataxites. Octahedrites are the most common type of Fe-Ni meteorites. The textural classification of iron meteorites has been augmented with information on trace element content.

Seen here is an unnamed, unpublished iron meteorite from central Ohio. It was on display at the 2010 Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show in Columbus, Ohio.
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