Meteorite Hills 001031

Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 001031 is a Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 6.3 g.

6.3 g
Mass
Mesosiderite
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID15527
Classification Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite)
Mass6.3 g (0.2 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"6.3 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 001031?

Meteorite Hills 001031 is classified as Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 001031 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 001031 meteorite has a mass of 6.3 g (0.2 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 001031 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 001031 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

Same Classification

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