Mallusjoki, Orimattila, Finland
Find, autumn in 1974
Ordinary chondrite, H5
Corner cut 169,3g
Size: 7,6×4,1×3,5 cm
History:
Keijo Virtanen found a meteorite with his two sons while digging a bond in his garden. The piece was send to Outokumpu maining company where it was classified as a meteorite. Orimattila is a typical weathered chondrite.
Specimen Description:
Half of the finders piece
References:
Meteoritical Bulletin Database
Jarkko Kettunen Meteorite Collection © 2024