Milly Milly Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Milly Milly
- Year Discovered: 1921
- Approximate Recovery Location: Western Australia
- Precise Recovery Location: (-26.11667, 116.66667)
- Mass: 26500 grams
- Classification: Iron, IIIAB
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Milly Milly Meteorite
The Milly Milly meteorite was discovered in 1921. It was recovered in Western Australia (-26.11667, 116.66667). It has a mass of 26500 grams.
Milly Milly 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.
Milly Milly’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 Milly Milly 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: 1/15/24