Cratheús (1931) meteorite
Cratheús (1931) is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IVA, that was found in Brazil in 1914. A total of 27.5 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Cratheús (1931)
- Classification
- Iron, IVA
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- IVA
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1914
- Mass recovered
- 27.5 kg
- Country
- Brazil
- Coordinates
- 5.2500° S, 40.5000° W
What is an iron?
Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IVA irons.
Meteorites near Cratheús (1931)
- Parambu LL5 · 112 km away
- Campos Sales L5 · 202 km away
Other IVA meteorites
- Guanghua China · 1932
- Harriman (Of) United States · 1947
- Hill City United States · 1947
- Huangling China
- Huizopa Mexico · 1907
- Iron River United States · 1889