Meteorite Hassi el Biod 002 – Algeria
Type: Pallasite, ungrouped
Locality: Algeria
Weight: 2,2g
Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 2 mm
Year found: 2021
Total known weight: 10 kg
Surface treatment: cut, polished slice
| Category: | Hassi el Biod 002 |
|---|---|
| By name: | Hassi el Biod 002 |
| ? Type: | Stony-iron |
| ? Surface treatment: | Cut |
| Packaging: | None |
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Hassi el Biod 002 Meteorite – Exceptional Pallasite from Algeria
The Hassi el Biod 002 meteorite is a rare pallasite discovered in 2021 in Algeria. The total mass of the meteorite is 10 kg and consists of five identical fragments.
Unique Composition and Classification
This meteorite is exceptional in its composition and does not match any previously known group of pallasites. Hassi el Biod 002 has a unique composition of olivine and oxygen isotopes, which makes it stand out among known pallasites.
Comparison with the Milton Meteorite
Along with the Milton meteorite from Missouri, it belongs to a rare group of pallasites that do not contain pyroxene. However, no genetic link has been proven between them, as they differ in both olivine composition and oxygen isotopes.