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Föllinge meteorite

Föllinge is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-sLH, that was found in Sweden in 1932. A total of 400 g was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Föllinge
Classification
Iron, IAB-sLH
Type
Iron
Group
IAB-SLH
Fall or find
Find
Year
1932
Mass recovered
400 g
Country
Sweden
Coordinates
63.7333° N, 14.8500° E

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IAB irons.

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