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Sverdlovsk meteorite

Sverdlovsk is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4/5, that was found in Russia in 1985. A total of 4.5 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name: Sverdlovsk
Classification: H4/5
Type: Chondrite · Ordinary
Group: H
Fall or find: Find
Year: 1985
Mass recovered: 4.5 kg
Country: Russia
Coordinates: 57.0000° N, 62.7000° 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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