Meteoritical Bulletin: Entry for Khairpur

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Khairpur

Basic information

Name: Khairpur
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite.
Observed fall: Yes
Year fell: 1873
Country: Pakistan
Mass: 13.6 kg

Classification
history:

NHM Catalogue:	5th Edition	(2000)	EL6
MetBase:	v. 7.1	(2006)	EL6
Recommended:			EL6 [explanation]

This is 1 of 130 approved meteorites classified as EL6. [show all]
Search for other: EL chondrites, Enstatite chondrites, Enstatite chondrites (type 4-7), and Enstatite-rich meteorites

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Photos:

Credit	Photos
Photos from the Encyclopedia of Meteorites:
Don Edwards

Geography:

Pakistan

Coordinates:
Catalogue of Meteorites:	(29° 32'N, 72° 18'E)
Recommended::	(29° 32'N, 72° 18'E)

Statistics:
This is 1 of 6 approved meteorites from Punjab, Pakistan
This is 1 of 17 approved meteorites from Pakistan (plus 1 unapproved name)

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Synonyms

Bhawalpur (In NHM Cat)
Khaipur (In NHM Cat)
Mailsi (In NHM Cat)
Mooltan (In NHM Cat)
Multan (In NHM Cat)

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