Chinguetti meteorite
Chinguetti is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-B1, that was found in Mauritania in 1920. A total of 4.05 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Chinguetti
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-B1
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1920
- Mass recovered
- 4.05 kg
- Country
- Mauritania
- Coordinates
- 20.2500° N, 12.6833° W
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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