Los Vientos 028 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Los Vientos 028
- Year Discovered: 2012
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antofagasta Chile
- Precise Recovery Location: (-24.68333, -69.76667)
- Mass: 12110 grams
- Classification: H~5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Los Vientos 028 Meteorite
The Los Vientos 028 meteorite was discovered in 2012. It was recovered in Antofagasta Chile (-24.68333, -69.76667). It has a mass of 12110 grams.
Los Vientos 028 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.
Los Vientos 028’s official classification is H~5. The classification “H~5” represents an ordinary chondrite from the H group that is approximately petrologic type 5. Ordinary chondrites, including those from the H group, are characterized by sub-solar Mg/Si ratios, oxygen isotope compositions distinct from terrestrial values, and a significant proportion of chondrules, while type 5 designates chondrites that have experienced metamorphism resulting in changes to mineral compositions and chondrule appearances.
The Los Vientos 028 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