Pierceville (iron)
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1917 · Kansas, United States
Key Takeaway
Pierceville (iron) is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1917 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 100.0 kg.
100.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1917
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 18819 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 100.0 kg (220.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1917 |
| Coordinates | 37.86667N, 100.66667W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"100.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Pierceville (iron)?
Pierceville (iron) is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Pierceville (iron) meteorite weigh?
The Pierceville (iron) meteorite has a mass of 100.0 kg (220.5 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Pierceville (iron) meteorite found?
The Pierceville (iron) meteorite was found in Kansas, United States in 1917.
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