Salar de Imilac
H5 (H Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Argentina
Key Takeaway
Salar de Imilac is a H5 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 1.0 kg.
1.0 kg
Mass
H5
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23106 |
| Classification | H5 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Coordinates | 24.20333S, 68.805W |
| Country | Argentina |
Location
Mass Context
"1.0 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Salar de Imilac?
Salar de Imilac is classified as H5 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Salar de Imilac meteorite weigh?
The Salar de Imilac meteorite has a mass of 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Salar de Imilac meteorite found?
The Salar de Imilac meteorite was found in Argentina in 2000.
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