Caleta el Cobre 006

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 2010 · Argentina

Key Takeaway

Caleta el Cobre 006 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2010 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 179.0 g.

179.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
2010
Year

Details

NASA ID54624
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass179.0 g (6.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2010
Coordinates24.25S, 70.51667W
Country Argentina

Location

Mass Context

"179.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Caleta el Cobre 006?

Caleta el Cobre 006 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Caleta el Cobre 006 meteorite weigh?

The Caleta el Cobre 006 meteorite has a mass of 179.0 g (6.3 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Caleta el Cobre 006 meteorite found?

The Caleta el Cobre 006 meteorite was found in Argentina in 2010.

Same Classification

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