Meteorites
type: Concept
narrower: Chondrites

Chondrules
type: Concept
broader: Chondrites

Chondrites
type: Concept
modified: 2020-10-26T19:41:46.116Z
modified: 2020-10-26T19:41:31.558Z
broader: Meteorites
narrower: Chondrules
narrower: Carbonaceous chondrites
definition: The most common type of meteorites containing chondrules. These stony meteorites make up about 86% of all meteorites. An important feature of the chondrites is that, with the exception of a few highly volatile elements, they have the same composition as the Sun.
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie

Carbonaceous chondrites
type: Concept
broader: Chondrites