Ipitinga meteorite
Ipitinga is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Brazil in 1989. A total of 7 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Ipitinga
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1989
- Mass recovered
- 7 kg
- Country
- Brazil
- Coordinates
- 0.3500° N, 53.8167° W
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.
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