Itqiy, EH7-anomalous
This meteorite is largely comprised of enstatite, and it is presumed to be a partial melt derived from an E or EH-chondrite precursor. There’s quite a bit of literature on this meteorite, most of it related to the E-chondrite parent body and the timeframe of its differentiation. The volatilization and deposition of metal along silicate grain boundaries gives this meteorite a spectacular, unique appearance.
Itqiy: A metal-rich enstatite meteorite with achondritic texture
From the Meteoritical Bulletin:
As that second study showed, Itqiy has a terrestrial age of around 5,000 years and has no chance of being associated with a fireball observed in 1990. I believe the Bulletin has since been updated to reflect that.
24.24 gram cut block with knobbly crust. Photos courtesy of Luc Labenne.
