Bondoc meteorite
Bondoc is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-B4, that was found in the Philippines in 1956. A total of 888.6 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Bondoc
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-B4
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1956
- Mass recovered
- 888.6 kg
- Country
- Philippines
- Coordinates
- 13.5167° N, 122.4500° E
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
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