Observed fall · Chondrite

Kuznetzovo meteorite

Kuznetzovo is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was seen to fall in Russia in 1932. A total of 4.05 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Kuznetzovo has been published yet.

Where it fell

Key facts

Name
Kuznetzovo
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Fall (seen to fall)
Year
1932
Mass recovered
4.05 kg
Country
Russia
Coordinates
55.2000° N, 75.3333° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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