Mineo (meteorite)

Mineo
Type	Stony-iron
Class	Pallasite
Group	Main Group Pallasite
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Coordinates	37°17′N 14°42′E / 37.283°N 14.7°E / 37.283; 14.7Coordinates: 37°17′N 14°42′E / 37.283°N 14.7°E / 37.283; 14.7[1]
Observed fall	Yes
Fall date	May 3, 1826
TKW	42 g

There are only 4 witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world and Mineo is one of them. It was also the first pallasite meteorite from Italy.

History

On May 3, 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. ^ Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Mineo

See also

• Meteorite

External links

• Meteoritical Bulletin Database

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