Salar de Atacama
L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 2008 · Argentina
Key Takeaway
Salar de Atacama is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2008 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 223.0 g.
223.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
2008
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 53813 |
| Classification | L6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 223.0 g (7.9 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Coordinates | 23.826S, 68.57217W |
| Country | Argentina |
Location
Mass Context
"223.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Salar de Atacama?
Salar de Atacama is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Salar de Atacama meteorite weigh?
The Salar de Atacama meteorite has a mass of 223.0 g (7.9 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Salar de Atacama meteorite found?
The Salar de Atacama meteorite was found in Argentina in 2008.
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- Suizhou 260.0 kg
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