Find · Chondrite

Okechobee meteorite

Okechobee is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in the United States in 1916. A total of 1 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Okechobee has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Okechobee
Classification
L4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1916
Mass recovered
1 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
26.6833° N, 80.8000° 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.

Meteorites near Okechobee

Other L meteorites

All 16,101 L meteorites →