| Abstract: | The size distribution and morphology of metal grains have been examined in 11 sections of types I and II E-chondrites. The changes in the grain-size distribution and morphology of metal grains correspond with the petrologic types and define a series that reflects increase in thermal metamorphism in the following order: type I, Kota Kota-Indarch-South Oman-St. Mark's; and type II, Jajh deh Kot Lalu-Atlanta-Daniel's Kuil-Hvittis-Pillistfer-Khairpur-Blithfield. Concentrations of metal grains adjacent to the perimeters of chondrules are observable throughout the sequence and delineate relic chondritic structure in six of the seven type II E-chondrites; relic structures are absent from Blithfield. |
