Emmitsburg Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Emmitsburg
- Year Discovered: 1854
- Approximate Recovery Location: 17509 Old Gettysburg Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, USA
- Precise Recovery Location: (39.71667, -77.3)
- Mass: 450 grams
- Classification: Iron, IIIAB?
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Emmitsburg Meteorite
The Emmitsburg meteorite was discovered in 1854. It was recovered in 17509 Old Gettysburg Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, USA (39.71667, -77.3). It has a mass of 450 grams.
Emmitsburg 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.
Emmitsburg’s official classification is Iron, IIIAB?. The “Iron, IIIAB?” classification suggests that a meteorite, predominantly composed of iron and nickel, and formed through a crystallization process from a molten state, might belong to the IIIAB chemical group. However, there is some uncertainty in this classification, indicating that while the meteorite exhibits characteristics typical of the IIIAB group, its exact group affiliation has not been conclusively determined.
The Emmitsburg 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: 1/11/24