Sahara 98492 meteorite
Sahara 98492 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in 1998. A total of 138 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Sahara 98492
- Classification
- Mesosiderite
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1998
- Mass recovered
- 138 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
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