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Ural meteorite

Ural is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as OC, that was found in Russia in 1981. A total of 9.4 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Ural
Classification
OC
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
OC
Fall or find
Find
Year
1981
Mass recovered
9.4 kg
Country
Russia
Coordinates
55.8000° N, 66.0000° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about Ordinary chondrites.

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