Jilin meteorite examined in the field
On March 8, 1976 stone meteorites rained down in an area of 500 square kilometers in the northwestern suburbs of Jilin and Yongji County in China
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Jilin meteorite in China after recovery
During flight there were several explosions and in the last stages of flight three distinct fireballs were observed
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Chinese Jilin meteorite stamps
Eleven very large masses were recovered - the largest being 1,770 kilograms!
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The Jilin meteorite on display
Out of a total of 138 stones weighting 2,616 kilograms - the very largest stone weighing 1,770 kilograms is now on display
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1976 - Jilin - 1.187 grams
We have this small fragment of this beautiful meteorite!
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Jilin - 1.187 grams
Our sample is classified as an H5 chondrite
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