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Stannern is a eucrite meteorite that fell in Moravia, in the present-day Czech Republic, on 22 May 1808. Eucrites are basaltic achondrites belonging to the HED clan and are generally interpreted as material from the crust of the asteroid Vesta. Stannern gives its name to the Stannern trend, a geochemical pattern among certain eucrites marked by relatively high incompatible-element and rare-earth-element abundances.
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When and where did the Stannern meteorite fall?
The Stannern meteorite fell in Moravia, which is in the present-day Czech Republic, on 22 May 1808. It is one of the oldest historically observed eucrite falls.
What type of meteorite is Stannern and where does it come from?
Stannern is a eucrite meteorite, which is a type of basaltic achondrite belonging to the HED clan. These meteorites are generally interpreted as crustal material blasted off the asteroid Vesta.
What scientific classification is named after the Stannern meteorite?
Stannern gives its name to the "Stannern trend," a specific geochemical classification among eucrites. This trend helps scientists understand the different volcanic processes that occurred on the asteroid Vesta.
What is the mineralogical composition of the Stannern meteorite?
As a basaltic achondrite, Stannern is composed primarily of pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar. It lacks the round chondrules found in chondritic meteorites because it underwent igneous processing on its parent body.
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