Eucrite

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title: Eucrite
text: Eucrites are achondritic stony meteorites, many of which originate from the surface of the asteroid 4 Vesta and are part of the HED meteorite clan. They are the most common achondrite group with over 100 meteorites found. Eucrites consist of basaltic rock from the crust of 4 Vesta or a similar parent body. They are mostly composed of calcium-poor pyroxene, pigeonite, and calcium-rich plagioclase (anorthite). Based on differences of chemical composition and features of the component crystals, the
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description: Achondritic stony meteorite
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucrite
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date modified: 2022-09-28T20:39:08Z
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