Spinel group minerals in unequilibrated ordinary chondrites:  How oxide minerals can aid in the understanding of the flux of extraterrestrial materials in Earth’s history.

Fossils found in sediments have long been used to piece together the evolution of life on Earth.  However, extraterrestrial materials are also found in sedimentary deposits.  Fossil meteorites that date back to 450 million years along with sediment dispersed grains are found in sediments and can be used to give us a better understanding of the type and the amount of material that was delivered in Earth’s history.  Come learn how a targeted search for oxide minerals in modern meteorites can help piece together the history of our solar system.