Waingaromia Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Waingaromia
- Year Discovered: 1915
- Approximate Recovery Location: 3356 Tauwhareparae Road, Gisborne 4077, New Zealand
- Precise Recovery Location: (-38.25, 178.08333)
- Mass: 9200 grams
- Classification: Iron, IIIAB
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Waingaromia Meteorite
The Waingaromia meteorite was discovered in 1915. It was recovered in 3356 Tauwhareparae Road, Gisborne 4077, New Zealand (-38.25, 178.08333). It has a mass of 9200 grams.
Waingaromia 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.
Waingaromia’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 Waingaromia 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