Richmond
LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Fell 1828 · Virginia, United States
Key Takeaway
Richmond is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was observed falling in 1828 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 1.8 kg.
1.8 kg
Mass
LL5
Classification
Fell
Type
1828
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 22603 |
| Classification | LL5 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1828 |
| Coordinates | 37.46667N, 77.5W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"1.8 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Richmond?
Richmond is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Richmond meteorite weigh?
The Richmond meteorite has a mass of 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Richmond meteorite found?
The Richmond meteorite was observed falling in Virginia, United States in 1828.
Same Classification
- Paragould 408.0 kg
- Olivenza 150.0 kg
- Chelyabinsk 100.0 kg
- Hunter 74.6 kg
- Northwest Africa 4493 56.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 5775 50.0 kg
- Tuxtuac 30.0 kg
- Krähenberg 16.5 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Sharps H3.4
- Forksville L6
- Nanjemoy H6
- Lorton L6
- St. Mary's County LL3.3
- Norfolk Iron, IIIAB
- Castalia H5
- Nashville (iron) Iron
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.