Observed fall · Chondrite

Supuhee meteorite

Supuhee is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was seen to fall in India in 1865. A total of 7.24 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.

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

Where it fell

Key facts

Name
Supuhee
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Fall (seen to fall)
Year
1865
Mass recovered
7.24 kg
Country
India
Coordinates
26.7167° N, 84.2167° E

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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