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Four new iron meteorite findsFour new iron meteorites are described: Buenaventura (IIIB) from Chihuahua, Mexico: mass 114 kg; Denver City (anomalous) from Texas, USA: mass 26.1 kg; Kinsella (IIIB) from Alberta, Canada: mass 3.7 kg; and Tacoma (IA) from Washington, USA: mass 17 g. Denver City is unique - i.e., not related to any other known iron. Tacoma is the smallest iron meteorite recorded. The meteorites were initially discovered in 1969, 1975, 1946, and between 1925 and 1932, respectively.
Document ID
19780038313
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Scott, E. R. D. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Wasson, J. T. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Bild, R. W. (California, University Los Angeles, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
December 31, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Meteoritics
Volume: 12
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
78A22222
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-007-329
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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