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Nenntmannsdorf meteorite

Nenntmannsdorf is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IIAB, that was found in Germany in 1872. A total of 12.5 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Nenntmannsdorf
Classification
Iron, IIAB
Type
Iron
Group
IIAB
Fall or find
Find
Year
1872
Mass recovered
12.5 kg
Country
Germany
Coordinates
50.9667° N, 13.9500° E

What is an iron?

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

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