Mantos Blancos

Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1876 · Argentina

Key Takeaway

Mantos Blancos is a Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1876 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 10.3 kg.

10.3 kg
Mass
Iron, IVA
Classification
Found
Type
1876
Year

Details

NASA ID15408
Classification Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite)
Mass10.3 kg (22.7 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1876
Coordinates23.45S, 70.11667W
Country Argentina

Location

Mass Context

"10.3 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Mantos Blancos?

Mantos Blancos is classified as Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Mantos Blancos meteorite weigh?

The Mantos Blancos meteorite has a mass of 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.

Where was the Mantos Blancos meteorite found?

The Mantos Blancos meteorite was found in Argentina in 1876.

Same Classification

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