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Mundrabilla meteorite

Mundrabilla is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-ung, that was found in Australia in 1911. A total of 24 tonnes was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Mundrabilla
Classification
Iron, IAB-ung
Type
Iron
Group
IAB-UNG
Fall or find
Find
Year
1911
Mass recovered
24 t
Country
Australia
Coordinates
30.7833° S, 127.5500° E

What is an iron?

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

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