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Mrirt meteorite

Mrirt is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, that was found in Morocco in 1937. A total of 79.9 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Mrirt
Classification
Iron
Type
Iron
Group
Iron
Fall or find
Find
Year
1937
Mass recovered
79.9 kg
Country
Morocco
Coordinates
33.1333° N, 5.5667° W

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about Iron meteorites.

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