Observed fall · Chondrite

Demina meteorite

Demina is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was seen to fall in Russia in 1911. A total of 16.4 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Demina has been published yet.

Where it fell

Key facts

Name
Demina
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Fall (seen to fall)
Year
1911
Mass recovered
16.4 kg
Country
Russia
Coordinates
51.4667° N, 84.7667° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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