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EL6 enstatite chondrite found in Pakistan in 1873, one of the most-studied low-iron enstatite chondrites and an important reference for the EL chondrite group.
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What type of meteorite is Khairpur?
Khairpur is classified as an EL6 enstatite chondrite, a rare class of low-iron meteorite that has undergone significant thermal metamorphism. It is one of the most important reference specimens for the EL chondrite group.
When and where was the Khairpur meteorite discovered?
Khairpur was found in what is now Pakistan in 1873. Its long history of scientific study has made it a cornerstone reference for enstatite chondrite research.
Why is the Khairpur meteorite scientifically important?
Khairpur is one of the best-characterized EL6 enstatite chondrites and serves as a key reference for this rare meteorite class. Enstatite chondrites like Khairpur are thought to have formed under highly reducing, oxygen-poor conditions in the early solar system.
What minerals are found in the Khairpur meteorite?
As an enstatite chondrite, Khairpur is dominated by the pyroxene mineral enstatite and contains unusual reduced minerals that are rare in other meteorite types. These minerals formed under extremely oxygen-poor conditions unlike those on Earth.
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