Mincy meteorite
Mincy is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-B4, that was found in the United States in 1857. A total of 89.4 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Mincy
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-B4
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1857
- Mass recovered
- 89.4 kg
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 36.5500° N, 93.1000° W
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
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- Seymour Iron, IAB-MG · 81 km away
- Norfork Iron, IIIAB · 83 km away
- Calico Rock Iron, IIAB · 100 km away
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