Greenbrier County Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Greenbrier County
- Year Discovered: 1880
- Approximate Recovery Location: RMMM+88 White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA
- Precise Recovery Location: (37.83333, -80.31667)
- Mass: 5000 grams
- Classification: Iron, IIIAB
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Greenbrier County Meteorite
The Greenbrier County meteorite was discovered in 1880. It was recovered in RMMM+88 White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA (37.83333, -80.31667). It has a mass of 5000 grams.
Greenbrier County 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.
Greenbrier County’s official classification is Iron, IIIAB. The classification “Iron, IIIAB” refers to an iron meteorite that belongs to the chemical group IIIAB. These meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel and formed from a molten state.
The Greenbrier County 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