Santa Vitoria do Palmar meteorite

Santa Vitoria do Palmar meteorite
TypeOrdinary chondrite
ClassL3
CompositionOlivine (Fa0.5–35.2), pyroxene (Fs0.5–31.6)
Shock stageS4
Weathering gradeW2
CountryBrazil
RegionSanta Vitoria do Palmar
Coordinates33°30′34″S 53°24′39″W / 33.50944°S 53.41083°W / -33.50944; -53.41083
Observed fallYes
Fall date1997-06-25
Found date2003-03 & 2004-02
TKW50.4 kilograms (111 lb)

The Santa Vitoria do Palmar meteorite was found near the city of Santa Vitoria do Palmar in Brazil in 2003 (three stones) and 2004 (one stone).

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