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nakhlite

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  • noun Any achondrite composed of an aggregate of diopside and olivine; thought to originate from Mars

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  • Like other members of the group of SNCs (shergottite, nakhlite, chassignite), ALH 84001 is thought to be from Mars.

    Earthfiles.com Articles 2009

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