Orimattila





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

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