Georgetown (iron) meteorite
Georgetown (iron) is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-ung, that was found in 1988. A total of 5 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Georgetown (iron)
- Classification
- Iron, IAB-ung
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- IAB-UNG
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1988
- Mass recovered
- 5 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an iron?
Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IAB irons.
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