Meteorites classification
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Meteorites are classified according to their structure and mineral composition. The three classes of meteorite are stony, stony-iron and iron.
- Stony meteorites
- Chondrites
- Carbonaceous chondrites
- CI (Ivuna) type
- CM (Mighei) type
- CV (Vigarano) type
- CO (Omans) type
- CK (Karoonda) type
- CR (Renazzo) type
- CH type
- CB type (Bencubbinites)
- Ordinary chondrites
- E (Enstatite) chondrites
- EL type
- EH type
- R (Rumuruti) chondrites
- K (Kakangari) chondrites
- F (Forsterite) chondrites
- Carbonaceous chondrites
- Achondrites
- Chondrites
- Stony-iron meteorites
- Iron meteorites
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