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	May 3, 1826
TKW	42 g

There are only 4 witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world and Mineo is one of them. It was also the first pallasite meteorite from Italy.

History

On May 3, 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