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All the basic elements such as silicon, carbon, iron and such also are found in meteors. However, the metal iridiumis fairly rare on earth but seems to be more common in meteorites.
This is one of the reasons why Luis Alvarez first proposed his hypothesis that a massive meteor striking the Earth 65 million years ago had killed off the dinosaurs. There is a layer of iridium at the boundary layer in the soil between the Cretaceous and the Tertiary periods which also correspond with the disappearance of 90% of all animal life on the surface of Earth. Almost all animal life on land died out over a very short period of time.
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∙ 13y agoAs well as other metals lots of precious metals can be found in asteroids, such as: gold, platinum and diamond. There are others as well but i dont know what they are. xx hope this helped (probably not i only said the precious metals!! but i only know the precious metals ...) :)
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∙ 11y agoIron & nickel.
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What are the three major types of Meteorites?
Stony meteorites, iron meteorites, stony-iron meteorites.
Is a meteorite always magnetic?
No. Nickel-iron meteorites are perhaps the most common of all those recovered.
How does a meteor's name change as it moves from space to our atmosphere and lands on earth?
They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.
What are the 3 types of meteorite?
Iron meteorites, stony meteorites and stony-iron meteorites.
What are the 3 main group classifications of meteorites?
There are 3 main classifications of meteorites; Stony-iron meteorites, Iron meteorites and Stony meteorites. Stony-iron meteorites are mainly composed of meteoric iron which can be also found in Iron meteorites, Iron meteorites commonly contains iron nickel alloy and the Stony meteorites are the meteorites consists of silicate.
Are there fallen meteorites in Florida?
Meteorites can fall anywhere on Earth. So, yes, there are likely meteorites to be found in Florida. They look very similar to normal rocks, but they have elements in them not commonly found on Earth.
What are the kinds of meteorites?
Iron meteorites, stony meteorites and stony-iron meteorites.
What are three major types of meteorites?
Stony meteorites, iron meteorites, stony-iron meteorites.
What are the three major types of Meteorites?
Stony meteorites, iron meteorites, stony-iron meteorites.
Is a meteorite always magnetic?
No. Nickel-iron meteorites are perhaps the most common of all those recovered.
How does a meteor's name change as it moves from space to our atmosphere and lands on earth?
They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.They are known as meteorites if they land on Earth.
What are the 3 kinds of meteorite?
Iron meteorites, stony meteorites and stony-iron meteorites.
What are the 3 types of meteorite?
Iron meteorites, stony meteorites and stony-iron meteorites.
What are the 3 main group classifications of meteorites?
There are 3 main classifications of meteorites; Stony-iron meteorites, Iron meteorites and Stony meteorites. Stony-iron meteorites are mainly composed of meteoric iron which can be also found in Iron meteorites, Iron meteorites commonly contains iron nickel alloy and the Stony meteorites are the meteorites consists of silicate.
What are the elements found in the fragment of meteorites which are also present in the human body?
Iron, Nickel, Chromium, Calcium, Carbon, Oxygen, Sulfur, Phosphorus
What is the size range for meteorites?
What is the size range of meteorites?
Which country has the most meteorites?
Oman has 2.412 meteorites.
