Willow Grove Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Willow Grove
- Year Discovered: 1995
- Approximate Recovery Location: 10 Wisewould Rd, Willow Grove VIC 3825, Australia
- Precise Recovery Location: (-38.10306, 146.18111)
- Mass: 11700 grams
- Classification: Iron, ungrouped
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Willow Grove Meteorite
The Willow Grove meteorite was discovered in 1995. It was recovered in 10 Wisewould Rd, Willow Grove VIC 3825, Australia (-38.10306, 146.18111). It has a mass of 11700 grams.
Willow Grove 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.
Willow Grove’s official classification is Iron, ungrouped. The classification “Iron, ungrouped” refers to an iron meteorite that doesn’t belong to any of the known chemical groups. These meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel and formed from a molten state but have unique properties that don’t align with established groups.
The Willow Grove 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