Chondrules form as molten or partially molten droplets in space before being accreted to their parent asteroids.
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He is remembered for research of meteorites and chondrules ( grains found in some types of meteorites ).
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Chondrules display a wide variety of textures, which can be seen when the chondrule is sliced open and polished.
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Chondrules display a wide variety of textures, which can be seen when the chondrule is sliced open and polished.
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The composition of olivine and pyroxene in chondrules varies widely, although the range is usually narrow within any single chondrule.
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The composition of olivine and pyroxene in chondrules varies widely, although the range is usually narrow within any single chondrule.
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Larger numbers indicate an increase in thermal metamorphosis up to a maximum of 7, where the chondrules have been destroyed.
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They are named for the tiny spherical silicate particles that are found inside them ( those particles are called chondrules ).
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Like all primitive achondrites, acapulcoites have chemical composition and mineralogical similarities with chondrites, some specimen even show relic chondrules.
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These are commonly called " Type I " chondrules by scientists, and often contain large amounts of metallic Fe.
