Oscuro Mountains
Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1895 · New Mexico, United States
Key Takeaway
Oscuro Mountains is a Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1895 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 3.6 kg.
3.6 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB-MG
Classification
Found
Type
1895
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 18035 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1895 |
| Coordinates | 33.63333N, 106.38333W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"3.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Oscuro Mountains?
Oscuro Mountains is classified as Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Oscuro Mountains meteorite weigh?
The Oscuro Mountains meteorite has a mass of 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Oscuro Mountains meteorite found?
The Oscuro Mountains meteorite was found in New Mexico, United States in 1895.
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