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Ness County (1894) meteorite

Ness County (1894) is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in the United States in 1894. A total of 82 kg was recovered.

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Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Ness County (1894) has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Ness County (1894)
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1894
Mass recovered
82 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
38.5000° N, 99.6000° W

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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