How stony-iron meteorites form
A scientific team has successfully simulated the formation of pallasites, a type of stony-iron meteorite, on an experimental basis. The experiments confirmed that both partial separation of core and mantle, and subsequent impact of another celestial body, are required for their formation.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters·DateJul 29, 2020