Micro-Raman, FTIR, SEM-EDX and structural analysis of the Çanakkale meteorite

This study demonstrates for the first time, the spectroscopic characterization of Çanakkale Meteorite that fell at Çanakkale, Republic of Turkey (40°8′44″N; 26°24′23″E). The olivine group [(Mg, Fe)2SiO4], enstatite [Mg2Si2O6] (one of the orthopyroxene minerals) and plagioclase were identified by the micro-Raman and FTIR spectroscopies and EDX-SEM analyses. This meteorite has not yet been classified in the World's Database of Meteorites. The aim of this study is to investigate this meteorite by vibrational spectroscopic techniques and open the possibility to classify it and list in the World's Database of Meteorites.

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► For the first time, chemical composition and structure of Çanakkale Meteorite were analyzed by micro-Raman and FTIR spectroscopies and SEM-EDX analyses.
► Results were also compared to previous studies and found to be consistent.
► Olivine, enstatite, pyroxene and plagioclases were identified successfully from both Raman and FTIR spectra.
► Elemental abundancy was given in detail in SEM-EDX analysis.
► Exterior and interior grains of the meteorite were found to be rich in Si and Mg, respectively.