Del Rio
Iron, IIF (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1965 · Mexico
Key Takeaway
Del Rio is a Iron, IIF (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1965 in Mexico . It has a recorded mass of 3.6 kg.
3.6 kg
Mass
Iron, IIF
Classification
Found
Type
1965
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 6639 |
| Classification | Iron, IIF (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 29.36667N, 100.96667W |
| Country | Mexico |
Location
Mass Context
"3.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Del Rio?
Del Rio is classified as Iron, IIF (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Del Rio meteorite weigh?
The Del Rio meteorite has a mass of 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Del Rio meteorite found?
The Del Rio meteorite was found in Mexico in 1965.
Same Classification
- Monahans (1938) 27.9 kg
- Dorofeevka 12.6 kg
- Corowa 11.3 kg
- Repeev Khutor 7.0 kg
- Purmela 4.5 kg
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