Ameca-Ameca
Iron (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1889 · Mexico
Key Takeaway
Ameca-Ameca is a Iron (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1889 in Mexico . It has a recorded mass of 1.2 g.
1.2 g
Mass
Iron
Classification
Found
Type
1889
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 2292 |
| Classification | Iron (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.2 g (0.0 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1889 |
| Coordinates | 20.58333N, 104.06667W |
| Country | Mexico |
Location
Mass Context
"1.2 g — about the weight of a paperclip"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Ameca-Ameca?
Ameca-Ameca is classified as Iron (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Ameca-Ameca meteorite weigh?
The Ameca-Ameca meteorite has a mass of 1.2 g (0.0 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.
Where was the Ameca-Ameca meteorite found?
The Ameca-Ameca meteorite was found in Mexico in 1889.
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