Enstatite chondrite
Enstatite chondrites (E-type chondrites) are a rare form of meteorite, rich in the mineral enstatite. Only about 200 E-Type chondrites are currently known, comprising about 2% of the chondrites that fall on Earth. There are two main subtypes: EH and EL, classified based on their iron content.
| Enstatite chondrite | |
|---|---|
| — Class — | |
Section of the Abee meteorite, an enstatite chondrite, on display at the Royal Ontario Museum | |
| Compositional type | Stony |
| Type | Chondrite |
| Parent body | 16 Psyche |
| Total known specimens | ~200 |
| Alternative names | E-type chondrites |
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