Kivesvaara meteorite
Kivesvaara is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Finland in 1968. A total of 164 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Kivesvaara
- Classification
- CM2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1968
- Mass recovered
- 164 g
- Country
- Finland
- Coordinates
- 64.4500° N, 27.5667° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.
Meteorites near Kivesvaara
- Varpaisjärvi L6 · 128 km away
- Salla L6 · 264 km away
Other CM meteorites
- Northwest Africa 7568 · 2012
- Yamato 86696 Antarctica · 1986
- Allan Hills A81004 Antarctica · 1981
- LaPaz Icefield 031268 · 2003
- Meteorite Hills 01079 Antarctica · 2001
- Reckling Peak 92400 Antarctica · 1992