Mineo | |
Type: | Stony-iron |
Class: | Pallasite |
Group: | Main Group Pallasite |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Sicily |
Lat Long: | 37.2833°N 56°W |
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.
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.
Only 42g from this fall are still preserved in collections.