Meteorite Georgetown (iron) – Australia
Type: Iron meteorite / IAB – ungrouped
Locality: Queensland, Australia
Weight: 0,07g
Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 1 mm
Year found: 1988
Total known weight: cca 30 kg
Surface treatment: none - raw
Packaging: Transparent plastic box (5,8 x 3,8 x 1,6 cm)
| Category: | Georgetown (iron) |
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| By name: | Georgetown (iron) |
| ? Type: | Iron |
| ? Surface treatment: | Natural (raw) |
| Packaging: | In box |
The Georgetown meteorite (iron) is a rare iron meteorite discovered in 1988 near the town of Georgetown, Queensland, Australia. It is classified as an iron meteorite of the IAB group, unclassified as a subgroup. The original estimate of the total mass of the Georgetown meteorite (iron) was approximately 5 kilograms. However,in 2016 , gold prospectors near Georgetown discovered another fragment of this meteorite weighing 24.3 kilograms, making it the largest known specimen of this type, significantly increasing the total known mass of this meteorite. This fragment is on display at Geoscience Australia where it is used to educate and inspire visitors.