Axtell meteorite
Axtell is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in the United States in 1943. A total of 6.2 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Axtell
- Classification
- CV3
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CV
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1943
- Mass recovered
- 6.2 kg
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 31.6600° N, 96.9717° W
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.
Meteorites near Axtell
- Ash Creek L6 · 17 km away
- Mart Iron, IVA · 20 km away
- Richland Iron, IIAB · 60 km away
- Temple L6 · 68 km away
- Cranfills Gap H6 · 74 km away
- Venus H4 · 83 km away
Other CV meteorites
- Northwest Africa 6603 · 2006
- Tungsten Mountain 011 United States · 2003
- Grove Mountains 021865 Antarctica · 2003
- Miller Range 090178 · 2009
- Northwest Africa 4767 · 2007
- Northwest Africa 989 · 2001