Dalgaranga Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dalgaranga
- Year Discovered: 1923
- Approximate Recovery Location: Yalgoo Western Australia Australia
- Precise Recovery Location: (-27.71667, 117.25)
- Mass: 12200 grams
- Classification: Mesosiderite-A
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dalgaranga Meteorite
The Dalgaranga meteorite was discovered in 1923. It was recovered in Yalgoo Western Australia Australia (-27.71667, 117.25). It has a mass of 12200 grams.
Dalgaranga 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.
Dalgaranga’s official classification is Mesosiderite-A. The Mesosiderite-A classification describes a type of meteorite known as a mesosiderite, which is characterized by a mix of silicate minerals, similar to fragments of igneous rocks, and metallic elements in roughly equal proportions. This particular meteorite falls under the petrologic class A, which defines its specific compositional and structural characteristics within the broader mesosiderite category.
The Dalgaranga 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