The petrology of the Ozerki meteorite constrained by electron backscatter diffraction and X-ray computed tomographyOPEN ACCESS 

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Alice Macente, Luke Daly, Sammy Griffin, Maria Gritsevich, Jarmo Moilanen, Josh Franz Einsle, Patrick Trimby, Chris Mulcahy, Jonathan Moffat, Alexander M. Ruzicka

MAPS, Version of Record online: 02 April 2025

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“Combining electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) with X-ray computed tomography (XCT) offers a comprehensive approach to investigate shock deformation and rock texture in meteorites, yet such integration remains uncommon. In this study, we demonstrate the synergistic potential of XCT and EBSD in revealing deformation metrics, thereby enhancing our understanding of petrofabric strength and shock-induced deformation. Our analysis focuses on the Ozerki (L6, S4/5, W0) meteorite fall, which was instrumentally observed on June 21, 2018, and subsequently recovered by the Ural’s branch of the Russian Fireball Network (UrFU) recovery expedition a few days later. The trajectory analysis conducted by the Finnish Fireball Network facilitated the prompt retrieval of the meteorite. We show that Ozerki is deformed, with a moderate strength foliation fabric defined by metal and sulfide grain shapes. Microstructural analysis using EBSD shows that the parent body was likely still thermally active during this impact event. Our data suggest that these microstructures were likely produced during an impact while the Ozerki’s parent body was still warm.”

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