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Yamato 000593 is a Martian meteorite recovered in Antarctica's Yamato Mountains and classified as a nakhlite, one of the recognized groups within the SNC meteorites. Its mass of about 13.7 kilograms makes it a substantial recovered specimen of Martian rock. Like other nakhlites, it is studied for evidence about volcanic processes, mineral alteration, and the geological history of Mars.
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What type of meteorite is Yamato 000593?
Yamato 000593 is classified as a nakhlite, one of the three main groups within the SNC (Shergottite-Nakhlite-Chassignite) meteorites known to originate from Mars. Nakhlites are igneous rocks rich in the minerals pyroxene and olivine, providing direct samples of Martian volcanic material.
How much does the Yamato 000593 meteorite weigh?
The meteorite has a mass of approximately 13.7 kilograms, making it a substantial nakhlite specimen. Its considerable size has allowed researchers to conduct multiple destructive and non-destructive analyses on different portions of the rock.
Where was Yamato 000593 found?
It was recovered in the Yamato Mountains of Antarctica, a region where glacial ice concentrates meteorites over time. Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions have discovered thousands of meteorites in this area since the late 1960s.
What can Yamato 000593 tell scientists about Mars?
As a nakhlite, it contains volcanic minerals that crystallized on Mars and was later ejected from the Martian surface by an asteroid impact. Studying its mineral composition and alteration features helps researchers reconstruct the volcanic history and past aqueous environments of Mars.
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