IIE iron meteorite
The iron meteorites of the IIE chemical type are octahedrites of various coarseness, most of which contain numerous inclusions of recrystallized stony silicates.
| IIE | |
|---|---|
| — Group — | |
The Weekeroo Station meteorite, an IIE iron meteorite | |
| Type | Iron |
| Structural classification | Octahedrite |
| Class | Nonmagmatic |
| Parent body | Probably 6 Hebe |
| Total known specimens | 21 as of 2009 |
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