The Agoudal meteorite is a notable iron meteorite that fell in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This meteorite is distinguished by its regmaglypts, which are characteristic thumbprint-like indentations formed during atmospheric entry.
Geological Information
The Agoudal meteorite is classified as an iron meteorite, specifically an ataxite. Its composition consists primarily of iron (~90%) and nickel (~10%), with minor amounts of cobalt, phosphorus, and sulfur. The iron-nickel composition resulted from slow cooling and crystallization of the metal melt in the core of the parent asteroid.
Formation and History
The Agoudal meteorite is believed to have originated from the core of a small asteroid destroyed by collisions in the early solar system. The parent body was likely a small asteroid heated and melted, causing iron and nickel to separate and form a distinct core.
