Las Salinas
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1905 · Argentina
Key Takeaway
Las Salinas is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1905 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 3.5 kg.
3.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1905
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12734 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1905 |
| Coordinates | 23S, 69.5W |
| Country | Argentina |
Location
Mass Context
"3.5 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Las Salinas?
Las Salinas is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Las Salinas meteorite weigh?
The Las Salinas meteorite has a mass of 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Las Salinas meteorite found?
The Las Salinas meteorite was found in Argentina in 1905.
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