Catalina 010 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Catalina 010
- Year Discovered: 2010
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antofagasta De Antofagasta Chile
- Precise Recovery Location: (-25.23333, -69.71667)
- Mass: 329 grams
- Classification: L~5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Catalina 010 Meteorite
The Catalina 010 meteorite was discovered in 2010. It was recovered in Antofagasta De Antofagasta Chile (-25.23333, -69.71667). It has a mass of 329 grams.
Catalina 010 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Catalina 010’s official classification is L~5. The L~5 classification refers to a type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, which are characterized by their lower iron content and moderate-sized chondrules. This particular meteorite is approximately classified as petrologic type 5, indicating it has undergone a significant level of metamorphism, resulting in more uniform mineral compositions and the development of secondary minerals, though with some uncertainty in its precise classification.
The Catalina 010 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/10/24