Hvittis meteorite
Hvittis is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EL6, that was seen to fall in Finland in 1901. A total of 14 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Hvittis
- Classification
- EL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Enstatite
- Group
- EL
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1901
- Mass recovered
- 14 kg
- Country
- Finland
- Coordinates
- 61.1833° N, 22.6833° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about EL chondrites.
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