Vermillion meteorite
The Vermillion meteorite is a pallasite (stony-iron) meteorite and one of two members of the pyroxene pallasite grouplet.
| Vermillion | |
|---|---|
| Type | Achondrite, pallasite |
| Grouplet | Pyroxene pallasite grouplet |
| Composition | Meteoric iron (~86%) silicates (~14%) |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39°44′11″N 96°21′41″W |
| Observed fall | No |
| Found date | 1991 |
| TKW | 34.36 kilograms (75.8 lb) |
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