Cratheús (1931)

Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1914 · Brazil

Key Takeaway

Cratheús (1931) is a Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1914 in Brazil . It has a recorded mass of 27.5 kg.

27.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IVA
Classification
Found
Type
1914
Year

Details

NASA ID5466
Classification Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite)
Mass27.5 kg (60.6 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1914
Coordinates5.25S, 40.5W
Country Brazil

Location

Mass Context

"27.5 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Cratheús (1931)?

Cratheús (1931) is classified as Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Cratheús (1931) meteorite weigh?

The Cratheús (1931) meteorite has a mass of 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.

Where was the Cratheús (1931) meteorite found?

The Cratheús (1931) meteorite was found in Brazil in 1914.

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