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Jelica is an LL6 ordinary chondrite meteorite that fell in what is now Serbia in 1889. The LL classification denotes an ordinary chondrite group with low total iron and low metallic iron, while type 6 indicates extensive thermal metamorphism on its parent body. Recovered material is valuable to researchers and collectors because it preserves mineralogical evidence of both early solar-system formation and later heating within an asteroid.
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What type of meteorite is Jelica?
Jelica is an LL6 ordinary chondrite. LL means it has relatively low total iron and low metallic iron, while type 6 indicates extensive thermal metamorphism.
When did the Jelica meteorite fall?
Jelica fell in what is now Serbia in 1889. Recovered material from the fall is classified as an ordinary chondrite.
What does LL6 mean for Jelica?
The LL classification describes the meteorite's low total and metallic iron content. The petrologic type 6 records strong heating and metamorphism on its parent body.
Is Jelica an iron meteorite?
No. Jelica is an ordinary chondrite, which is a stony meteorite. Its LL classification specifically indicates low metallic iron rather than an iron-rich composition.
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