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Dadin meteorite

Dadin is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, that was found in Argentina in 1949. A total of 27.3 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an iron meteorite
Illustration of an iron meteorite. No photograph of Dadin has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dadin
Classification
Iron
Type
Iron
Group
Iron
Fall or find
Find
Year
1949
Mass recovered
27.3 kg
Country
Argentina
Coordinates
38.9167° S, 69.2000° W

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about Iron meteorites.

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