Phuoc-Binh meteorite
Phuoc-Binh is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was seen to fall in Vietnam in 1941. A total of 11 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Phuoc-Binh
- Classification
- L5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1941
- Mass recovered
- 11 kg
- Country
- Vietnam
- Coordinates
- 15.7167° N, 108.1000° E
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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