howardite

Examples

• All

• The howardite was discovered in the early 20th century.

• The geologist was excited to discover a rare howardite in the desert.

• A collection of howardites is displayed at the natural history museum.

• Scientists study howardites to learn about asteroid compositions.

• The scientist identified the unusual rock as a howardite, which contained fragments from different meteorites.

• During the expedition, they discovered a rare howardite that offered insights into the formation of the asteroid belt.

• Researchers analyzed the howardite to understand its origins and the types of rocks it was composed of.

Synonyms

M

meteorite

vshowardite

• Specialized

62 6.7

A piece of rock or metal from space that falls to Earth

is a mixed rock fragment composite rather than a single surviving object

M

meteorolite

vshowardite

• Specialized

1 9.9

A rock or metal piece from space that falls to Earth

is a fragmented mix often from asteroid crust instead of a simple fallen object

A

achondrite

vshowardite

• Specialized

9.9

A stony meteorite without small round grains that formed when its asteroid or planet melted

is a mixed collection of rock fragments often from a single asteroid

A

aerolite

vshowardite

• Archaic

9.9

A stone from space that fell to Earth and is made mostly of rock minerals

is a fragmentary mix of various rocks rather than mainly silicate

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology