Marília is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to Earth on October 5, 1971, in Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. The meteorite produced only seven fragments in a total of 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lb).[1]

Marília
Marília meteorite.
TypeStone
ClassOrdinary chondrite
GroupH4
CountryBrazil
RegionSão Paulo
Coordinates22°15′S 49°56′W / 22.250°S 49.933°W / -22.250; -49.933
Observed fallYes
Fall dateOctober 5, 1971
TKW2.5 kg

Classification

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It is classified as H4-ordinary chondrite.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Marilia meteorite, Marília, São Paulo, Brazil". Mindat.org. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  2. ^ "Marília" (in Portuguese). Meteoritos Brasil. Retrieved July 24, 2018.

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