Tlacotepec meteorite

The Tlacotepec meteorite is an iron meteorite classified as an IVB meteorite.[1] It is the only meteorite of the IVB group that is an octahedrite.[2]

Tlacotepec
TypeIron
Structural classificationOctahedrite
GroupIVB
CountryMexico
Coordinates18°39′N 97°33′W
Observed fallNo
Found date1903
TKW71 kilograms (157 lb)

The meteorite is named after Tlacotepec, Guerrero (Mexico).

See also

References

  1. "Tlacotepec". Meteoritical Society.
  2. "The Catalogue of Meteorites". nhm.ac.uk.


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