Wu-chu-mu-ch'in meteorite
Wu-chu-mu-ch'in is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-ung, that was found in China in 1920. A total of 68.86 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Wu-chu-mu-ch'in
- Classification
- Iron, IAB-ung
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- IAB-UNG
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1920
- Mass recovered
- 68.86 kg
- Country
- China
- Coordinates
- 45.5000° N, 118.0000° E
What is an iron?
Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IAB irons.
Meteorites near Wu-chu-mu-ch'in
- Dong Ujimqin Qi Mesosiderite · 81 km away
- Xi Ujimgin L/LL6-an · 101 km away
- Palinshih Iron · 230 km away
- Jarud Qi L5 · 250 km away
Other IAB-UNG meteorites
- Elizabeth United States
- Elephant Moraine 96009 Antarctica · 1996
- Elephant Moraine 87506 Antarctica · 1987
- Elephant Moraine 87505 Antarctica · 1987
- Elephant Moraine 87504 Antarctica · 1987
- Elephant Moraine 84300 Antarctica · 1984