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Mart meteorite

Mart is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IVA, that was found in the United States in 1898. A total of 7.14 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Mart
Classification
Iron, IVA
Type
Iron
Group
IVA
Fall or find
Find
Year
1898
Mass recovered
7.14 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
31.5000° N, 96.8833° W

What is an iron?

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

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