Tamarugal
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1903 · Brazil
Key Takeaway
Tamarugal is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1903 in Brazil . It has a recorded mass of 320.0 kg.
320.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1903
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23794 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1903 |
| Coordinates | 20.8S, 69.66667W |
| Country | Brazil |
Location
Mass Context
"320.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Tamarugal?
Tamarugal is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Tamarugal meteorite weigh?
The Tamarugal meteorite has a mass of 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Tamarugal meteorite found?
The Tamarugal meteorite was found in Brazil in 1903.
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