Pampa de Mejillones 014 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Pampa de Mejillones 014
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: QH9H+W4 Pampa, Antofagasta, Chile
- Precise Recovery Location: (-23.23017, -70.42219)
- Mass: 3650 grams
- Classification: L/LL4-6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Pampa de Mejillones 014 Meteorite
The Pampa de Mejillones 014 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in QH9H+W4 Pampa, Antofagasta, Chile (-23.23017, -70.42219). It has a mass of 3650 grams.
Pampa de Mejillones 014 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.
Pampa de Mejillones 014’s official classification is L/LL4-6. The “L/LL4-6” meteorite classification refers to a type of ordinary chondrite that can belong to either the L or LL group, and encompasses a range of petrologic types from 4 to 6. These meteorites feature a notable mix of chondrules and have undergone metamorphic processes that range from moderate to advanced, leading to more uniform mineral compositions and the coarsening of certain minerals, but without reaching the point of melting.
The Pampa de Mejillones 014 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