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Nakhla Martian meteorite, Nakhla, Abu Hommos, Al Iskandanyah Governorate (Alexandria Governorate), Egypt
Recorded fall in 1911. Has given name to the Nakhlites (diopside-olivine class of Ca-rich achondrites).Mineral List
27 entries listed. 20 valid minerals.
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References
Treiman, A. H. & Gooding, J. L. (1991) Iddingsite in the Nakhla meteorite: TEM study of mineralogy and texture of pre-terrestrial (Martian?) alterations. Meteoritics, vol. 26, p. 402.
Bridges,J.C. & Grady, M.M. (2000): Evaporite mineral assemblages in the nakhlite (martian) meteorites. Earth and Planetary Science Letters 176, 267-279
Bridges,J.C. & Grady, M.M. (2000): Evaporite mineral assemblages in the nakhlite (martian) meteorites. Earth and Planetary Science Letters 176, 267-279
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Locality Updated: Myall Lakes Reserve, Bolton, Victoria, AustraliaFrom Pat Sutton, 23rd May 2013 01:30:19