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Tourinnes-la-Grosse   contributed by jnmczurich, IMCA 2391   MetBul Link


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40.5 grams. 47.5 x 22.5 x 20.5 mm.   L6

TKW 14.5 kg. Observed fall 7 December 1863, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

 


jnmczurich writes:
Information from Metbase 7.2:
After detonations, two stones fell; one of about 7kg was found in a wood near Opvelp and the other of about 7.5kg was seen to fall at Le Culot sous Tourinnes-la-Grosse, P.A.Kesselmeyer, Ann. Phys., 1864, 122, p.186, P.J.van Beneden et al., Bull. Acad. Roy. Belg., 1863, 16, p.621.

Fa (mol%) mean: 23.7, Fs (mol%) mean: 20.6, Fetot: 21.98%
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Arrov
 2/20/2018 11:48:52 PM
Whoow very near of Puigdemont house, probably independent meteorite refugee :-;
Jansen Lyons
 2/20/2018 8:12:06 AM
The sharp angularity proves there must have been some spectacular detonations. Awesome fall, thanks for the great share! Cheers!
Stephen Amara
 2/20/2018 7:47:58 AM
Yes this meteorite looks very good!
Bernd Pauli
 2/20/2018 2:17:24 AM
Seldom seen historical fall. The black fusion crust contrasts beautifully with the light-colored interior. Thanks for sharing!
 

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