Kiel meteorite, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Kiel meteorite | Meteorite Fall Location |
| Kiel | Urban District |
| Schleswig-Holstein | State |
| Germany | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
54° 23' 59'' North , 10° 8' 59'' East
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altenholz | 9,737 (2011) | 1.1km |
| DΓ€nischenhagen | 3,402 (2017) | 3.5km |
| Strande | 1,552 (2011) | 3.9km |
| Laboe | 5,315 (2011) | 4.3km |
| Heikendorf | 8,056 (2011) | 4.9km |
Name(s) in local language(s):
Kiel Meteorit, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Ordinary chondrite (L6)
Fall, 26 April 1962; 737.6 g
A stone made an ~10x10 cm hole in the roof and was found a day later. The meteorite contains abundant chondrules which have somewhat recrystallized and are embedded in a recrystallized groundmass. Olivine (55 vol%), orthopyroxene (28 vol%), albitic plagioclase (9 vol%), troilite (4.5 vol%), and Fe-Ni metal (4.5 vol%) account for almost all of the meteorite. The metal is partially recrystallized, but kamacite, taenite, and plessite are all present. However, small amounts of chromite, copper, isocubanite, merrillite, and valleriite are also found. An interesting mix of oxidized minerals within the fusion crust have also been reported.
The olivine composition (Fa25) and Orthopyroxene (Fs21) as well as the bulk iron composition (22.5 wt%) indicate that the Kiel meteorite is an ordinary L (low-iron) chondrite. The plagioclase (An9.4Ab85.1Or5.5) is somewhat K-rich for meteoritic plagioclase and could easily be labelled as albitic feldspar. Deformation of some silicates indicates moderate shock peak pressures above 100 kbar.
While eleven L chondrites have been recovered form Germany, the Kiel meteorite is the only recognized meteorite from the Schleswig-Holstein region. Although smaller than most, it has been given a somewhat more thorough study than usually accorded an ordinary chondrite. Ackermand & Raase (1973) utilized the microprobe while Ramdohr (1973) utilized a petrographic reflecting microscope.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
14 valid minerals.
Meteorite/Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| β Chromite Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2O4 Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Copper Formula: Cu Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Eskolaite Formula: Cr2O3 Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Grady, M. M. (2000) Catalogue of Meteorites (5/e). Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, New York, Oakleigh, Madrid, Cape Town. 689 pages. |
| β 'Glass' Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Iron Formula: Fe Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Iron var. Kamacite Formula: (Fe,Ni) Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Isocubanite Formula: CuFe2S3 Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Mackinawite Formula: (Fe,Ni)9S8 Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Magnesioferrite Formula: MgFe3+2O4 Description: In the fusion crust. Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Description: Found in the fusion crust. Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Merrillite Formula: Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973) |
| β 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup' Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973) |
| β 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973) |
| β 'Plessite' Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973) |
| β Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Taenite Formula: (Fe,Ni) Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Troilite Formula: FeS Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973); Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages. |
| β Valleriite Formula: (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 Reference: Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973) |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
| β | Iron | 1.AE.05 | Fe |
| β | var. Kamacite | 1.AE.05 | (Fe,Ni) |
| β | Taenite | 1.AE.10 | (Fe,Ni) |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| β | Isocubanite | 2.CB.55b | CuFe2S3 |
| β | Mackinawite | 2.CC.25 | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
| β | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| β | Troilite | 2.CC.10 | FeS |
| β | Valleriite | 2.FD.30 | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Chromite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
| β | Eskolaite | 4.CB.05 | Cr2O3 |
| β | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
| β | Magnesioferrite | 4.BB.05 | MgFe3+2O4 |
| β | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| β | Merrillite | 8.AC.45 | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| β | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
| β | 'Glass' | - | |
| β | 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup' | - | |
| β | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| β | 'Plessite' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| O | β Merrillite | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
| O | β Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| O | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| O | β Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| O | β Eskolaite | Cr2O3 |
| O | β Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| O | β Magnesioferrite | MgFe23+O4 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | β Merrillite | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
| Na | β Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | β Merrillite | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
| Mg | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| Mg | β Magnesioferrite | MgFe23+O4 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | β Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Al | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | β Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | β Merrillite | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Isocubanite | CuFe2S3 |
| S | β Troilite | FeS |
| S | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| S | β Mackinawite | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
| S | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | β Merrillite | Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
| Ca | β Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | β Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Cr | Chromium | |
| Cr | β Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| Cr | β Eskolaite | Cr2O3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | β Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| Fe | β Isocubanite | CuFe2S3 |
| Fe | β Iron var. Kamacite | (Fe,Ni) |
| Fe | β Taenite | (Fe,Ni) |
| Fe | β Troilite | FeS |
| Fe | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| Fe | β Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Fe | β Mackinawite | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
| Fe | β Iron | Fe |
| Fe | β Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | β Magnesioferrite | MgFe23+O4 |
| Ni | Nickel | |
| Ni | β Iron var. Kamacite | (Fe,Ni) |
| Ni | β Taenite | (Fe,Ni) |
| Ni | β Mackinawite | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Copper | Cu |
| Cu | β Isocubanite | CuFe2S3 |
| Cu | β Valleriite | (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Ackermand,Β D. & Raase,Β P. (1973) Die mineralogische Zusammensetzung des Meteoriten von Kiel: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 39(4):289-300. (Dec 1973)
Ramdohr, P. (1973) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam, London: New York. 245 pages.
Grady, M. M. (2000) Catalogue of Meteorites (5/e). Cambridge University Press: Cambridge; New York, Oakleigh, Madrid, Cape Town. 689 pages.
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