Negrillos

Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1936 · Brazil

Key Takeaway

Negrillos is a Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1936 in Brazil . It has a recorded mass of 28.5 kg.

28.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1936
Year

Details

NASA ID16939
Classification Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite)
Mass28.5 kg (62.8 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1936
Coordinates19.88333S, 69.83333W
Country Brazil

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Negrillos?

Negrillos is classified as Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Negrillos meteorite weigh?

The Negrillos meteorite has a mass of 28.5 kg (62.8 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.

Where was the Negrillos meteorite found?

The Negrillos meteorite was found in Brazil in 1936.

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