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04/11/2026

Two chondrites, two records of an impact.

Look closely at the material surrounding the larger fragments. That’s where the difference between these two meteorites becomes visible.

In the impact breccia on the left, finer fragments of rock and minerals form the matrix around the larger clasts. In the impact melt breccia on the right, some clasts survived the collision and became embedded in molten rock. As the melt cooled and solidified, it formed the matrix we see today.

A dark matrix can catch the eye, but colour alone is insufficient evidence of melting. The distinction lies in how the matrix formed.

Do you have a sample that might be a meteorite? At the Adara Institute Astromaterials Laboratory, we test suspected meteorites and provide laboratory characterisation and submission support for official meteorite classification.

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03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Cosmic Journal is taking shape. The inaugural issue, arriving in January 2027, will reach a total of 30,000 readers worldwide. With a reach of this scale, it’s an excellent opportunity to place your advertisement. Don’t miss out.
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01/11/2026

ADARA INSTITUTE | PLANETARY ANALOG MATERIALS

Bringing planetary environments closer to Earth.

Adara Institute is working on the development and preparation of planetary regolith simulants for scientific research, technological innovation, education, and experimental applications.

Our first project focuses on developing a basaltic lunar regolith simulant, using volcanic materials from the Canary Islands, with the aim of reproducing selected characteristics of lunar materials associated with the Apollo 14 mission.

These terrestrial analog materials are intended to support research in planetary exploration, rover mobility, geotechnical testing, scientific instrument development, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), and experimental studies of lunar surface conditions.

Science-driven development

Through mineralogical, geochemical, and granulometric characterization, Adara Institute aims to produce scientifically documented materials with controlled particle-size distributions, suitable for different research and technological applications.

Our goal is to make planetary analog materials accessible to universities, research institutions, aerospace companies, laboratories, and independent researchers.

Following development and validation, materials are expected to be offered in research batches and through customized orders.

From the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands to the future of planetary exploration.

ADARA Planetary Analog Materials
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Planetary science · Research · Innovation

31/10/2026

Some meteorites are, simply, amazing. The most beautiful martian shergottite is now in Adara Institute, where it will be classified by the head of lab, Jose Garcia. In fact this is a really amazing rock, covered by a black, glossy, fresh fusion crust. Simply amazing, a chunk of the Red Planet, Mars.

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30/10/2026

COSMIC MATTER bulletin is updating its content for the inaugural number of January.

Our inaugural issue explores how rocks are investigated, what olivine reveals under the microscope, the clast relationships preserved in the howardite Sabkhat Arryd 003, and the evidence recorded by terrestrial impact glasses and impactites. Laboratory contributions examine sample preparation for reflected-light microscopy and the uses and limitations of magnetic susceptibility measurements.

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Preview the January 2027 inaugural issue of Cosmic Matter: rock investigation, olivine microscopy, Sabkhat Arryd 003, impactites, sample preparation and magnetic susceptibility.

28/10/2026

The beauty of martian meteorites.

Although some Martian rocks may not be visually striking, analyzing their petrographic sections is always rewarding. In this particular case, both the rock itself and its thin section possess an extraordinary beauty. Now begins the next phase: hours upon hours in the laboratory—a process that will undoubtedly yield pleasant surprises and stunning images for the scientific community.

The laboratory is open to receive samples for analysis and classification. Please contact Adara.

27/10/2026

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27/10/2026

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25/10/2026

This is a beautiful chondrule in NWA 18818, a newly classified CK5 carbonaceous chondrite we classify in our Institute. Already published in the Meteoritical Bulletin.

Petrography: (J. Garcia, ADARA) The thin section displays a well-preserved chondritic texture, with sparse chondrules 810±112 µm (n=7) in apparent diameter. These chondrules are embedded within an abundant, fine-grained, recrystallized matrix. Feldspar with an average grain size 35±15 µm (n=40) was observed. Olivine is the dominant silicate phase throughout the section, observable within chondrules and dispersed in the matrix. The crystals are typically equilibrated, with uniform birefringence. Opaque phases are abundant and mainly consist of magnetite and troilite, which are distributed interstitially between the silicate grains. No primary glass is preserved.

Geochemistry: Olivine: Fa31.9±2.4, NiO 0.42±0.04 wt% (n=12). Augite: Fs11.2±1.1 Wo46.4±1.6 (n=5). Plagioclase: An38.1±2.2 (n=4). Magnetite: 3.8±0.1 wt% Cr2O3 (n=12).

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=87913

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