Xiquipilco no. 2 meteorite
Xiquipilco no. 2 is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, that was found in 1949. A total of 1.12 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Xiquipilco no. 2
- Classification
- Iron
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- Iron
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1949
- Mass recovered
- 1.12 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an iron?
Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about Iron meteorites.
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