Angra dos Reis meteorite

The Angra dos Reis meteorite is the type specimen of the angrite group. It was observed when it fell to earth in 1869.

Angra dos Reis
TypeAchondrite
GroupAngrite
CompositionFassaite (93%)
CountryBrazil
RegionAngra dos Reis
Coordinates22°58′S 44°19′W
Observed fallYes
Fall date20 January 1869
TKW1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb)
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