Meteorites are remains of celestial bodies that impact the earth’s surface. These fragments from outer space reach the earth’s surface without completely disintegrating.
It is important to know the differences between a meteorite and a meteor. A meteor is an atmospheric phenomenon that generates light when it disintegrates as it enters the atmosphere. But the meteorite itself is a solid element that falls from the sky and remains on the surface of the planet earth.
We can distinguish between various classes of meteorites. Stony or rocky meteorites and metallic meteorites
