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Tlacotepec meteorite

Coordinates: 18°39′N 97°33′W / 18.650°N 97.550°W / 18.650; -97.550
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Tlacotepec
TypeIron
Structural classificationOctahedrite
GroupIVB
CountryMexico
Coordinates18°39′N 97°33′W / 18.650°N 97.550°W / 18.650; -97.550
Observed fallNo
Found date1903
TKW71 kilograms (157 lb)

The Tlacotepec meteorite is an iron meteorite classified as an IVB meteorite.[1] It is the only meteorite of the IVB group that is an octahedrite.[2]

The meteorite is named after Tlacotepec, Guerrero (Mexico).

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References

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  1. ^ "Tlacotepec". Meteoritical Society. Archived from the original on 2013-07-31. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
  2. ^ "The Catalogue of Meteorites". nhm.ac.uk.