Mineo_(meteorite)

Mineo (meteorite)

Mineo (meteorite)

Meteorite found in Italy

Mineo was one of the only four witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world, and the only one from Italy.

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History

On 3 May 1826 a bright meteor was observed over Sicily. Near the small town of Mineo (CT) was seen the fall of an object, followed by a loud sound. From the small crater was recovered a metallic mass.

Specimens

Only 42g from this fall are still preserved in collections.

Notes

  1. [1]
    Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Mineo

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