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Rocks and Minerals ➔ Esterville Meteorite (thin Section)
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2020.2.20Description:
A mesosiderite (stony-iron meteorite) of petrologic class A and a metamorphic grade 3 or 4.
The fall was witnessed on May 10, 1879, near Esterville, Iowa.
The two largest specimens recovered, weight 198 kilograms (437 pounds) and 68.5 kilograms (151 pounds).
