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Albion meteorite

Albion is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IVA, that was found in the United States in 1966. A total of 12.28 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an iron meteorite
Illustration of an iron meteorite. No photograph of Albion has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Albion
Classification
Iron, IVA
Type
Iron
Group
IVA
Fall or find
Find
Year
1966
Mass recovered
12.28 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
46.8333° N, 117.2500° W

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IVA irons.

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