Tlacotepec meteorite
| Tlacotepec | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Iron |
| Structural classification | Octahedrite |
| Group | IVB |
| Country | Mexico |
| Coordinates | 18°39′N97°33′W/ 18.650°N 97.550°W |
| Observed fall | No |
| Found date | 1903 |
| TKW | 71 kilograms (157 lb) |
TheTlacotepec meteoriteis aniron meteoriteclassified as anIVB meteorite.[1]It is the only meteorite of theIVB groupthat is anoctahedrite.[2]
The meteorite is named afterTlacotepec,Guerrero(Mexico).
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Tlacotepec".Meteoritical Society.Archivedfrom the original on 2013-07-31.Retrieved2012-12-23.
- ^"The Catalogue of Meteorites".nhm.ac.uk.
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