Hueco Tanks
L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1985 · Mexico
Key Takeaway
Hueco Tanks is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1985 in Mexico . It has a recorded mass of 314.0 g.
314.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1985
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11923 |
| Classification | L6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 314.0 g (11.1 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Coordinates | 31.91667N, 106.15W |
| Country | Mexico |
Location
Mass Context
"314.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hueco Tanks?
Hueco Tanks is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Hueco Tanks meteorite weigh?
The Hueco Tanks meteorite has a mass of 314.0 g (11.1 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Hueco Tanks meteorite found?
The Hueco Tanks meteorite was found in Mexico in 1985.
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- Allan Hills A76009 407.0 kg
- Bruderheim 303.0 kg
- Putinga 300.0 kg
- Potter 261.0 kg
- Suizhou 260.0 kg
- New Concord 230.0 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Hueco Tanks (b) H5
- El Paso LL4
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- Anthony Gap L6
- Oro Grande H5
- Alamogordo H5
- La Luz H4
- Columbus H5
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