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El Médano 013 meteorite

El Médano 013 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3, that was found in Chile in 2010. A total of 5.2 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of El Médano 013 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
El Médano 013
Classification
CO3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
5.2 g
Country
Chile
Coordinates
24.8500° S, 70.5333° W

What is a chondrite?

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

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