Marília (meteorite) explained

Marília
Type:	Stone
Class:	Ordinary chondrite
Group:	H4
Country:	Brazil
Region:	São Paulo
Lat Long:	-22.25°N -105°W
Observed Fall:	Yes
Fall Date:	October 5, 1971
Tkw:	2.5 kg

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 .^[1]

Classification

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

Bibliography

• Gomes, C.B. & Keil, K. (1980) Brazilian Stony Meteorites: University of New Mexico Press: Albuquerque. pp. 162.
• Graham, A. L., Bevan, A. W. R. & Hutchison, B. (1985) Catalogue of Meteorites (4/e). University of Arizona Press: Tucson.

See also

• Glossary of meteoritics
• Ordinary chondrite

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marilia meteorite, Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. Mindat.org. July 24, 2018.
2. Web site: Marília. pt. Meteoritos Brasil. July 24, 2018.