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Author Sears, Derek W. G., 1948-

Title The origin of chondrules and chondrites / Derek W.G. Sears
Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 209 pages) : illustrations
Series Cambridge planetary science ; [new ser.], 3
Cambridge planetary science series ; new ser., 3.
Contents Historical introduction -- Potential meteorite parent bodies -- Chondrites and their main properties -- Chondrules and their main properties -- Theories for the origin of chondrules -- Discussion of theories for the origin of chondrules -- Discussion of theories for metal-silicate fractionation -- So how far have we come and where do we go next?
Summary Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites, & found within them are glass-bearing chondrules. Derek Sears discusses the origins of chondrules & chondrites, & looks at what they can tell us about the origins & early evolution of our solar system
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-198) and index
Notes English
Subject Chondrites (Meteorites)
Chondrules.
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Chondrites (Meteorites)
Chondrules
Chondrieten.
Form Electronic book
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