Mineo (meteorite)

Mineo
Type	Stony-iron
Class	Pallasite
Group	Main Group Pallasite
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Coordinates	37°17′N 14°42′E
Observed fall	Yes
Fall date	3 May 1826
TKW	42 g

Mineo was one of the only four witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world, and the only one from Italy.

History

On 3 May 1826 a bright meteor was observed over Sicily. Near the small town of Mineo (CT) was seen the fall of an object, followed by a loud sound. From the small crater was recovered a metallic mass.

Specimens

Only 42g from this fall are still preserved in collections.

See also

• Glossary of meteoritics
• Meteorite

External links

• Meteoritical Bulletin Database