Roosevelt County 075 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Roosevelt County 075
- Year Discovered: 1990
- Approximate Recovery Location: 540 NM-267, Portales, NM 88130, USA
- Precise Recovery Location: (34.18333, -103.43333)
- Mass: 258 grams
- Classification: H3.10
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Roosevelt County 075 Meteorite
The Roosevelt County 075 meteorite was discovered in 1990. It was recovered in 540 NM-267, Portales, NM 88130, USA (34.18333, -103.43333). It has a mass of 258 grams.
Roosevelt County 075 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.
Roosevelt County 075’s official classification is H3.10. The H3.10 classification refers to a specific variety of meteorite from the H group, which contains a high iron content. These meteorites are at an early stage of development, categorized as petrologic type 3, meaning they feature numerous small, round formations called chondrules, show minimal alteration from water, and have minerals that maintain their original diverse characteristics without being fully uniform.
The Roosevelt County 075 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: 1/16/24