Huizopa Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Huizopa
- Year Discovered: 1907
- Approximate Recovery Location: VCXM+X8 Carrizal Quemado, Chih., Mexico
- Precise Recovery Location: (28.9, -108.56667)
- Mass: 140000 grams
- Classification: Iron, IVA
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Huizopa Meteorite
The Huizopa meteorite was discovered in 1907. It was recovered in VCXM+X8 Carrizal Quemado, Chih., Mexico (28.9, -108.56667). It has a mass of 140000 grams.
Huizopa 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.
Huizopa’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 Huizopa 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: 1/12/24