Talsint Mesosiderite Meteorite Slice – 2.43 g | Stony-Iron Meteorite

Talsint Mesosiderite Meteorite Slice – 2.43 g | Stony-Iron Meteorite

Scientific Overview

The Talsint meteorite is classified as a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite. Mesosiderites are rare meteorites composed of a mixture of silicate minerals and metallic iron-nickel formed during major asteroid collisions early in the history of the Solar System.

Fall Location

This specimen originates from the well-known Talsint meteorite fall site in Eastern Morocco (32.5940°N, 3.4475°W). The meteorite was discovered in March 2017 and represents a brecciated mixture of silicate clasts and metallic components.

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=66085

Specimen Description

This polished slice reveals the typical mesosiderite brecciated structure with silicate clasts embedded in a fine-grained matrix containing dispersed metal. Visible minerals include low-Ca pyroxene, plagioclase, and iron-nickel metal phases such as kamacite and taenite.

Specimen Details

Meteorite Name: Talsint
Classification: Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite)
Location: Talsint, Eastern Morocco
Type: Polished Slice

Dimensions: 11 × 8 × 6 mm
Weight: 2.43 g

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