Tlacotepec meteorite
| Tlacotepec | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Iron |
| Structural classification | Octahedrite |
| Group | IVB |
| Country | Mexico |
| Coordinates | 18°39′N 97°33′W / 18.650°N 97.550°WCoordinates: 18°39′N 97°33′W / 18.650°N 97.550°W |
| Observed fall | No |
| Found date | 1903 |
| TKW | 71 kilograms (157 lb) |
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]
The meteorite is named after Tlacotepec, Guerrero (Mexico).
See also
References
- ↑ "Tlacotepec". Meteoritical Society.
- ↑ "The Catalogue of Meteorites". nhm.ac.uk.
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