Patos de Minas (octahedrite)
Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1925 · Brazil
Key Takeaway
Patos de Minas (octahedrite) is a Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1925 in Brazil . It has a recorded mass of 200.0 kg.
200.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB complex
Classification
Found
Type
1925
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 18114 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1925 |
| Coordinates | 18.58333S, 46.53333W |
| Country | Brazil |
Location
Mass Context
"200.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Patos de Minas (octahedrite)?
Patos de Minas (octahedrite) is classified as Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Patos de Minas (octahedrite) meteorite weigh?
The Patos de Minas (octahedrite) meteorite has a mass of 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Patos de Minas (octahedrite) meteorite found?
The Patos de Minas (octahedrite) meteorite was found in Brazil in 1925.
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