Gan Gan Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Gan Gan
- Year Discovered: 1984
- Approximate Recovery Location: Chubut Argentina
- Precise Recovery Location: (-42.66667, -68.08333)
- Mass: 83000 grams
- Classification: Iron, IVA
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Gan Gan Meteorite
The Gan Gan meteorite was discovered in 1984. It was recovered in Chubut Argentina (-42.66667, -68.08333). It has a mass of 83000 grams.
Gan Gan 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.
Gan Gan’s official classification is Iron, IVA. The classification “Iron, IVA” refers to an iron meteorite that is part of the chemical group IVA. These meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel and formed from a molten state.
The Gan Gan 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