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Caleta el Cobre 003 meteorite

Caleta el Cobre 003 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Chile in 2010. A total of 338 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Caleta el Cobre 003 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Caleta el Cobre 003
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
338 g
Country
Chile
Coordinates
24.2500° S, 70.5167° W

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.

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