Tagounite
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1989 · Algeria
Key Takeaway
Tagounite is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1989 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 3.3 kg.
3.3 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1989
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23783 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1989 |
| Coordinates | 29.96667N, 5.6W |
| Country | Algeria |
Location
Mass Context
"3.3 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Tagounite?
Tagounite is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Tagounite meteorite weigh?
The Tagounite meteorite has a mass of 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Tagounite meteorite found?
The Tagounite meteorite was found in Algeria in 1989.
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