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Meteorite from Bocaiuva

Leonardo Miranda21th Century

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The Bocaiuva Meteorite, which weighs 64.3kg and measures 33x44x17cm, has an extremely high density compared to terrestrial rocks. The "Bocaiuva" was discovered in the 1960's in Brazil, and was classified as a siderite silicate meteorite, as it is composed of an iron and nickel matrix that involves some silicates.

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  • Title: Meteorite from Bocaiuva
  • Creator: Leonardo Miranda
  • Date Created: 21th Century
  • Location Created: Bocaiúva, Minas Gerais, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: 33 x 44 x 17 cm
  • Type: Fe, Ni - Silicate Siderite
  • Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
  • Medium: Mineral
MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal

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