Zapaliname
Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1998 · Mexico
Key Takeaway
Zapaliname is a Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1998 in Mexico . It has a recorded mass of 85.0 kg.
85.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB-MG
Classification
Found
Type
1998
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 30392 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 85.0 kg (187.4 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Coordinates | 25.00944N, 100.75W |
| Country | Mexico |
Location
Mass Context
"85.0 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Zapaliname?
Zapaliname is classified as Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Zapaliname meteorite weigh?
The Zapaliname meteorite has a mass of 85.0 kg (187.4 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Zapaliname meteorite found?
The Zapaliname meteorite was found in Mexico in 1998.
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