Pozo Almonte

Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1990 · Unknown location

Key Takeaway

Pozo Almonte is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1990 . It has a recorded mass of 7.8 kg.

7.8 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1990
Year

Details

NASA ID18881
Classification Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite)
Mass7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1990
CoordinatesUnknown
Country Unknown

Mass Context

"7.8 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Pozo Almonte?

Pozo Almonte is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Pozo Almonte meteorite weigh?

The Pozo Almonte meteorite has a mass of 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Pozo Almonte meteorite found?

The Pozo Almonte meteorite was found in Unknown location in 1990.

Same Classification

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