Lavrentievka
L6 (L Chondrite) · Fell 1938 · Kazakhstan
Key Takeaway
Lavrentievka is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was observed falling in 1938 in Kazakhstan . It has a recorded mass of 800.0 g.
800.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Fell
Type
1938
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12743 |
| Classification | L6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 800.0 g (28.2 oz) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1938 |
| Coordinates | 52.45N, 51.56667E |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
Location
Mass Context
"800.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Lavrentievka?
Lavrentievka is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Lavrentievka meteorite weigh?
The Lavrentievka meteorite has a mass of 800.0 g (28.2 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Lavrentievka meteorite found?
The Lavrentievka meteorite was observed falling in Kazakhstan in 1938.
Same Classification
- Long Island 564.0 kg
- Jiddat al Harasis 073 550.0 kg
- 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
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.