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Lorenzo meteorite

Lorenzo is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in the United States in 1941. A total of 612 g was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lorenzo
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1941
Mass recovered
612 g
Country
United States
Coordinates
41.0333° N, 102.8833° W

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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