Diogenite
Group of achondritic stony meteorites that originate from the asteroid 4 Vesta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Diogenites are a group of the HED meteorite clan, a type of achondritic stony meteorites.
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![]() The Johnstown Diogenite. | |
Type | Achondrite |
Structural classification | Igneous rocks of plutonic origin |
Class | Asteroidal achondrite |
Clan | HED |
Parent body | 4 Vesta |
Composition | Primarily magnesium-rich orthopyroxene, a little plagioclase & olivine |
Total known specimens | ~40 |
![]() Tatahouine, diogenite |
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