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| IAB | |
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| — Group — | |
 The Goose Lake Meteorite is an IAB meteorite in the sLL subgroup (low-Au, low-Ni). | |
| Compositional type | Iron |
| Structural classification | Hexahedrites, fine to coarse octahedrites, or even ataxites |
| Class | Magmatic |
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| Parent body | Unknown |
| Composition | Meteoric iron (kamacite and taenite) and silicate inclusions |
This template can be used to provide comparative, at-a-glance information on meteorite subdivisions.
Meteorite classification is a complex, ever evolving field with inconsistent use of terminology. This template sidesteps the complexity by providing fields for both the name of the subdivision being described and the technical term from meteorite classification that best fits it.
Subdivision is an unofficial term used here to avoid the ambiguity inherent to "Group", "Type", etc. and to "Classification" in this context.