The Origin of Chondrules and ChondritesCambridge University Press, 02/12/2004 Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites. They can provide unique insights into the origins and early evolution of our Solar System, and even into the relationships between our Solar System and other stars in the vicinity of our Sun. The largest structural components of most chondrites are the glass-bearing chondrules, and there are numerous theories for their origin. This clear and systematic text summarizes the ideas surrounding the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites, drawing on research from the various scientific disciplines involved. With citations to a large number of published papers on the topic, it forms a comprehensive bibliography of the key research areas, and extensive illustrations provide a clear visual representation of the scientific theories. This text will be a valuable reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary science, geology, and astronomy. |
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Potential meteorite parent bodies | 31 |
Chondrites and their main properties | 62 |
Chondrules and their main properties | 73 |
Theories for the origin of chondrules | 111 |
Discussion of theories for the origin of chondrules | 125 |
Discussion of theories for metalsilicate fractionation | 141 |
So how far have we come and where do we go next? | 151 |
عبارات ومصطلحات مألوفة
abundance accretion Acta Allende aqueous alteration Arizona Press Asteroid Belt breccias Cambridge University Press carbonaceous chondrites chemical chon chondrite classes chondritic meteorites chondrule formation chondrules and chondrites CM chondrites composition condensation cooling rates Cosmochim craters density drules dust E. R. D. Scott Early Solar System Earth Planet ejecta evaporation Geochim Geophys H chondrites heating Icarus impact melts J. F. Kerridge Jones and E. R. D. Keil Kerridge and M. S. Larimer Lett Lunar and Planetary Lunar Planet M. S. Matthews material matrix McSween metal-silicate fractionation metamorphism meteorite parent bodies near-Earth asteroids olivine ordinary chondrites origin of chondrules oxygen isotope petrographic petrographic type Planetary Institute planetesimals porphyritic processes properties Protoplanetary Disk pyroxene R. H. Hewins R. H. Jones ratio refractory inclusions regolith rims rocks samples Sears D. W. G. Semarkona siderophile silicates solar nebula space weathering spacecraft spherules sulfide surface temperatures textures thermal University of Arizona volatile elements