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Molteno
Basic information Name: Molteno
     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.
Observed fall: Yes
Year fell: 1953
Country: South Africa
Mass:help 150 g
Classification
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NHM Catalogue:  5th Edition  (2000)  Howardite
MetBase:  v. 7.1  (2006)  Howardite
Recommended:  Howardite    [explanation]

This is 1 of 432 approved meteorites classified as Howardite.   [show all]
Search for other: Achondrites, HED achondrites, and Howardites
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References: Never published in the Meteoritical Bulletin
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Geography:

South Africa
Coordinates:
     Catalogue of Meteorites:   (31° 15'S, 26° 28'E)
     Recommended::   (31° 15'S, 26° 28'E)

Statistics:
     This is 1 of 10 approved meteorites from Eastern Cape, South Africa (plus 1 impact crater)
     This is 1 of 47 approved meteorites from South Africa (plus 2 unapproved names) (plus 4 impact craters)
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