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Weatherford meteorite

Weatherford is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CBa, that was found in the United States in 1926. A total of 2 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Weatherford has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Weatherford
Classification
CBa
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CB
Fall or find
Find
Year
1926
Mass recovered
2 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
35.5000° N, 98.7000° W

What is a chondrite?

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

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