Tin as Sawwan
L4-5 (L Chondrite) · Found 2011 · Algeria
Key Takeaway
Tin as Sawwan is a L4-5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2011 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 1.7 kg.
1.7 kg
Mass
L4-5
Classification
Found
Type
2011
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 56556 |
| Classification | L4-5 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Coordinates | 32.7605N, 9.1002E |
| Country | Algeria |
Location
Mass Context
"1.7 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Tin as Sawwan?
Tin as Sawwan is classified as L4-5 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Tin as Sawwan meteorite weigh?
The Tin as Sawwan meteorite has a mass of 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Tin as Sawwan meteorite found?
The Tin as Sawwan meteorite was found in Algeria in 2011.
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