Santa Apolonia Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Santa Apolonia
- Year Discovered: 1872
- Approximate Recovery Location: 6M8X+MX San Miguel Tlale, Tlax., Mexico
- Precise Recovery Location: (19.21667, -98.3)
- Mass: 1316000 grams
- Classification: Iron, IIIAB
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Santa Apolonia Meteorite
The Santa Apolonia meteorite was discovered in 1872. It was recovered in 6M8X+MX San Miguel Tlale, Tlax., Mexico (19.21667, -98.3). It has a mass of 1316000 grams.
Santa Apolonia 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.
Santa Apolonia’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 Santa Apolonia 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