4. **How is isotopic analysis of minerals in meteorites used to determine the age of the meteorites and the timing of events in the solar system’s history?
5. **What are some of the rare minerals that have been discovered only in meteorites, and what is their significance in understanding extraterrestrial processes and environments?
**What are the key differences between minerals found on Earth and those identified in meteorites, and how do these differences inform us about the formation and evolution of the solar system?
3. **What role do specific minerals found in meteorites, such as olivine or pyroxene, play in understanding the conditions and processes in the early solar system?
4. **How can the study of presolar grains in meteorites help unravel the history of our galaxy, and what information do these grains provide about the environments in which they formed?
5. **What are some of the rare or unique minerals found exclusively in meteorites, and what significance do they hold for planetary science and the study of extraterrestrial materials?
