Nickel Iron/Pallasite
Nickel Iron/Pallasite
These meteorites are mixtures of iron-nickel alloy and non-metallic mineral matter. Scientists believe that they are like the material that would be found where the Earth’s core meets the mantle. 1.2 percent of meteorite falls are stony irons.
Irons (structural classification)
These meteorites are made of a crystalline iron-nickel alloy. Scientists believe that they resemble the outer core of the Earth. 4.8 percent of meteorite falls are irons.