Santa Vitoria do Palmar meteorite
Santa Vitoria do Palmar is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3, that was found in Brazil in 2003. A total of 50.4 kg was recovered.
About Santa Vitoria do Palmar
The Santa Vitoria do Palmar meteorite was found near the city of Santa Vitoria do Palmar in Brazil in 2003 (three stones) and 2004 (one stone).
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Santa Vitoria do Palmar
- Classification
- L3
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 50.4 kg
- Country
- Brazil
- Coordinates
- 33.5094° S, 53.4108° 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 Santa Vitoria do Palmar
- Baygorria Iron, IAB complex · 247 km away
Other L meteorites
- Asuka 87199 Antarctica · 1987
- MacAlpine Hills 02877 · 2002
- Allan Hills A77185 Antarctica · 1977
- Lewis Cliff 88673 Antarctica · 1988
- Allan Hills 82104 Antarctica · 1982
- Lewis Cliff 87040 Antarctica · 1987
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