Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron)
Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1842 · North Carolina, United States
Key Takeaway
Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron) is a Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1842 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 6.4 kg.
6.4 kg
Mass
Iron, ungrouped
Classification
Found
Type
1842
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 4916 |
| Classification | Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1842 |
| Coordinates | 36.3N, 82.88333W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"6.4 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron)?
Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron) is classified as Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron) meteorite weigh?
The Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron) meteorite has a mass of 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron) meteorite found?
The Babb's Mill (Troost's Iron) meteorite was found in North Carolina, United States in 1842.
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