Zapotitlán Salinas
L4 (L Chondrite) · Found 1984 · Mexico
Key Takeaway
Zapotitlán Salinas is a L4 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1984 in Mexico . It has a recorded mass of 27.7 g.
27.7 g
Mass
L4
Classification
Found
Type
1984
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 30394 |
| Classification | L4 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 27.7 g (1.0 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1984 |
| Coordinates | 18.33333N, 97.5W |
| Country | Mexico |
Location
Mass Context
"27.7 g — about the weight of a few coins"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Zapotitlán Salinas?
Zapotitlán Salinas is classified as L4 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Zapotitlán Salinas meteorite weigh?
The Zapotitlán Salinas meteorite has a mass of 27.7 g (1.0 oz). About the weight of a few coins.
Where was the Zapotitlán Salinas meteorite found?
The Zapotitlán Salinas meteorite was found in Mexico in 1984.
Same Classification
- Dalgety Downs 257.0 kg
- Barratta 200.0 kg
- Saratov 200.0 kg
- McKinney 150.0 kg
- Ethiudna 74.3 kg
- Gold Basin 61.0 kg
- Davy (a) 50.6 kg
- Northwest Africa 055 42.0 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Tlacotepec Iron, IVB
- Apoala Iron, IIIAB
- Yanhuitlan Iron, IVA
- Los Reyes Iron, IIIAB
- Santa Apolonia Iron, IIIAB
- Misteca Iron, ungrouped
- Toluca Iron, IAB-sLL
- Acapulco Acapulcoite
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.