Meteoritical Bulletin: Entry for Argonia

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Argonia

Basic information

Name: Argonia
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.
Observed fall: No
Year found: 1940
Country: United States
Mass: 84 g

Classification
history:

NHM Catalogue:	5th Edition	(2000)	Pallasite
MetBase:	v. 7.1	(2006)	Pallasite
Recommended:			Pallasite, PMG-an [explanation]

This is 1 of 11 approved meteorites classified as Pallasite, PMG-an. [show all]
Search for other: Main group pallasites, Metal-rich meteorites, and Pallasites

Comments:

Revised 26 May 2009: Classification from Wasson (2003)

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References:

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Photos:

Credit	Photos
Photos from the Encyclopedia of Meteorites:
Kansas Meteorites Society

Geography:

United States

Coordinates:
Catalogue of Meteorites:	(37° 16'N, 97° 46'W)
Recommended::	(37° 16'N, 97° 46'W)

Statistics:
This is 1 of 143 approved meteorites from Kansas, United States (plus 1 unapproved name) (plus 1 impact crater)
This is 1 of 1677 approved meteorites from United States (plus 224 unapproved names) (plus 28 impact craters)

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