Compound chondrule formation via collision of supercooled droplets

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new model explaining compound chondrule formation through collisions of supercooled droplets, successfully reproducing key observed features such as texture and size ratios.

Contribution

The novel model demonstrates how collisions of supercooled droplets can account for the formation of compound chondrules, aligning with observed characteristics.

Findings

Reproduces nonporphyritic texture of compound chondrules

Matches observed size ratios between components

Supports supercooled droplet collision as formation mechanism

Abstract

We present a novel model showing that compound chondrules are formed by collisions of supercooled droplets. This model reproduces two prominent observed features of compound chondrules: the nonporphyritic texture and the size ratio between two components.