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Patricia meteorite

Patricia is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in the United States in 1983. A total of 14.9 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Patricia
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1983
Mass recovered
14.9 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
32.5000° N, 102.0333° W

What is a chondrite?

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

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