Brachina meteorite, Meteorite specimen in Brachina region, South Australia.
The Brachina meteorite is a rock fragment discovered in the Brachina region of South Australia. It is composed primarily of olivine and various other mineral components.
The meteorite was discovered in 1974 by B.M. Eves and became a reference specimen for an important class of asteroid-derived rocks. This find helped scientists understand a specific group of ancient space materials.
Scientists and geologists conduct research at the Brachina site to examine the meteorite's composition and understand the formation processes of the solar system.
The specimen is kept in a research collection and available for scientific study. Visitors should know that access to such collections is usually limited and often requires advance notice.
The specimen preserves melt inclusions containing glass and rare minerals that reveal details about melting processes on the parent body. These features offer a window into the early history of the solar system.
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