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English: Cross sections of different micrometeorite classes: A) Fine-grained unmelted; B) Coarse-grained Unmelted; C) Scoriaceous; D) Relict-grain Bearing; E) Porphyritic; F) Barred olivine; G) Cryptocrystalline; H) Glass; I) CAT; J) G-type; K) I-type; and L) Single mineral. Except for G- and I-types all are silicate rich, called stony MMs. Scale bars are 50µm. Photo courtesy of S. Taylor.
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