[meteorite-list] Dunite

[tracy latimer]

Ahhh, that makes sense.  The only meteorites that have dunite are the ones 
that are reliably confirmed to have planetary origins (Martian or Lunar), 
and some mesosiderites. Interesting marker on the part of the mesosiderites; 
those particular ones must be at least partially of mantle origin, then, if 
the same mechanics hold true for their origin as on Earth.  Wonder if there 
is a (largely) dunite parent body floating around the asteroid belt?

Tracy Latimer


>
>Good afternoon List;
>Dunite is one of the mineral groups that are mantle derived here on Earth, 
>and diamonds are associated with, didn't we discuss diamonds last week in a 
>different context.
>Very small world.  Could there be a chance of diamonds in a dunite asteroid 
>out there floating around in  space?
>Space prospector,
>Dave Freeman
>

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