El Idrissia
L6 (L Chondrite) · Fell 1989 · Algeria
Key Takeaway
El Idrissia is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was observed falling in 1989 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 10.0 kg.
10.0 kg
Mass
L6
Classification
Fell
Type
1989
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 7807 |
| Classification | L6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1989 |
| Coordinates | 34.41667N, 3.25E |
| Country | Algeria |
Location
Mass Context
"10.0 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is El Idrissia?
El Idrissia is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).
How much does the El Idrissia meteorite weigh?
The El Idrissia meteorite has a mass of 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the El Idrissia meteorite found?
The El Idrissia meteorite was observed falling in Algeria in 1989.
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- Suizhou 260.0 kg
- New Concord 230.0 kg
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