St. Francois County
Iron, IC (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1863 · Illinois, United States
Key Takeaway
St. Francois County is a Iron, IC (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1863 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 3.6 kg.
3.6 kg
Mass
Iron, IC
Classification
Found
Type
1863
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23085 |
| Classification | Iron, IC (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1863 |
| Coordinates | 37.75N, 90.5W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"3.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is St. Francois County?
St. Francois County is classified as Iron, IC (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the St. Francois County meteorite weigh?
The St. Francois County meteorite has a mass of 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the St. Francois County meteorite found?
The St. Francois County meteorite was found in Illinois, United States in 1863.
Same Classification
- Bendegó 5.4 tonnes
- Murnpeowie 1.1 tonnes
- Santa Rosa 825.0 kg
- Mount Dooling 734.0 kg
- Arispe 683.0 kg
- Etosha 110.7 kg
- Chihuahua City 54.0 kg
- Union County 6.8 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- St. Genevieve County Iron, IIIF
- Perryville Iron, IIC
- Tilden L6
- St. Louis H4
- Cape Girardeau H6
- Warrenton CO3.7
- Success L6
- Little Piney L5
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.