Zacatecas (1969) meteorite
Zacatecas (1969) is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IIIAB, that was found in 1969. A total of 6.66 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Zacatecas (1969)
- Classification
- Iron, IIIAB
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- IIIAB
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1969
- Mass recovered
- 6.66 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an iron?
Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IIIAB irons.
Other IIIAB meteorites
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- Veliko-Nikolaevsky Priisk Russia · 1902
- Canton United States · 1894
- Hot Springs United States · 1995
- Meteorite Hills 00415 Antarctica · 2000
- Ruff's Mountain United States · 1844