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Javorje meteorite

Javorje is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IIIAB, that was found in Slovenia in 2009. A total of 4.92 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Javorje
Classification
Iron, IIIAB
Type
Iron
Group
IIIAB
Fall or find
Find
Year
2009
Mass recovered
4.92 kg
Country
Slovenia
Coordinates
46.1624° N, 14.1917° E

What is an iron?

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

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