ScienceAugust 27, 2026

chondrules

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Definition

Small, rounded, grain-like mineral particles found embedded within certain types of stony meteorites.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'chondros,' meaning 'grain' or 'seed,' reflecting the small, bead-like appearance of these inclusions in space rocks.

In the news

In the article, chondrules are described as the granular silicate components that make up the internal structure of the H5 chondrite meteorite.

Great Salt Lake meteorite lands in a new home

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The University of Utah

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