Yamato 791853 meteorite
Yamato 791853 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 1.38 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 791853
- Classification
- Mesosiderite
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 1.38 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 71.5000° S, 35.6667° E
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
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