Lick Creek
Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1879 · North Carolina, United States
Key Takeaway
Lick Creek is a Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1879 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 1.2 kg.
1.2 kg
Mass
Iron, IIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1879
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 14647 |
| Classification | Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1879 |
| Coordinates | 35.66667N, 80.25W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"1.2 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Lick Creek?
Lick Creek is classified as Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Lick Creek meteorite weigh?
The Lick Creek meteorite has a mass of 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Lick Creek meteorite found?
The Lick Creek meteorite was found in North Carolina, United States in 1879.
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