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Achondritic vs Chondritic - What's the difference?

achondritic | chondritic |

In geology|lang=en terms the difference between achondritic and chondritic

is that achondritic is (geology) of or pertaining to achondrite, a type of stony meteorite while chondritic is (geology) of or pertaining to a chondrite.

As adjectives the difference between achondritic and chondritic

is that achondritic is (geology) of or pertaining to achondrite, a type of stony meteorite while chondritic is (geology) of or pertaining to a chondrite.

achondritic

English

Adjective

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  • (geology) Of or pertaining to achondrite, a type of stony meteorite
  • * 2009 January 8, James M. D. Day et al., "Early formation of evolved asteroidal crust", Nature , 457:7226, :
    • GRA 06128 and 06129 (hereafter referred to as GRA 06128/9) are paired achondritic meteorites recovered from the same Antarctic icefield.

    See also

    * (Achondrite)

    chondritic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (geology) Of or pertaining to a chondrite.
  • (planetology, of an elemental ratio) Similar to that found in chondrites.