siderolite (Meaning)

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siderolite (n.)

A kind of meteorite. See under Meteorite.

Synonyms & Antonyms of siderolite

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siderolite Sentence Examples

  1. The Hoba meteorite, discovered in Namibia in 1920, is the largest known siderolite on Earth.
  2. Siderolites are a type of meteorite that contain both metallic iron and silicate minerals.
  3. The Cape York meteorite, found in Greenland in 1951, is a classic example of a siderolite.
  4. Siderolites are believed to originate from the rocky-metallic mantles of differentiated asteroids.
  5. The metallic content of siderolites can range from 25% to 95%, giving them a distinctive appearance.
  6. Siderolites are prized by collectors for their rarity and scientific value.
  7. The Canyon Diablo meteorite, responsible for the formation of Meteor Crater in Arizona, is a siderolite of complex composition.
  8. The Tunguska event of 1908 was caused by the explosion of a large siderolite in the atmosphere.
  9. Siderolites have played a significant role in our understanding of the early solar system.
  10. Scientists study siderolites to gain insights into the formation and evolution of asteroids and planets.

FAQs About the word siderolite

A kind of meteorite. See under Meteorite.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The Hoba meteorite, discovered in Namibia in 1920, is the largest known siderolite on Earth.

Siderolites are a type of meteorite that contain both metallic iron and silicate minerals.

The Cape York meteorite, found in Greenland in 1951, is a classic example of a siderolite.

Siderolites are believed to originate from the rocky-metallic mantles of differentiated asteroids.