Kansas City (1903) Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Kansas City (1903)
- Year Discovered: 1903
- Approximate Recovery Location: 12 S Boeke St, Kansas City, KS 66101, USA
- Precise Recovery Location: (39.1, -94.63333)
- Mass: 36000 grams
- Classification: H5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Kansas City (1903) Meteorite
The Kansas City (1903) meteorite was discovered in 1903. It was recovered in 12 S Boeke St, Kansas City, KS 66101, USA (39.1, -94.63333). It has a mass of 36000 grams.
Kansas City (1903) 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.
Kansas City (1903)’s official classification is H5. The “H5” classification indicates a high-iron ordinary chondrite from the H group, characterized by its relatively small chondrules and siderophile elements, with oxygen isotope ratios nearing Earth’s values. This type 5 meteorite has undergone significant metamorphism, leading to a uniform composition of minerals like olivine and pyroxene, growth of secondary minerals, and less distinct chondrule features.
The Kansas City (1903) 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