Chambord meteorite
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| Chambord | |
|---|---|
| Type | Iron |
| Structural classification | Medium octahedrite |
| Group | IIIAB[1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°25′00″N 72°02′00″W / 48.41667°N 72.03333°W |
| Observed fall | no |
| Found date | 1904 |
| TKW | 6.6 kilograms (15 lb)[1] |
Chambord is an iron meteorite[1] found in Quebec.
It was found in 1904[2] by a farmer about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the village of Chambord, Quebec.[3] The exact location and the name of the farmer are unknown. When the meteorite was found, it was brought to the attention of the superintendent of Mines for the Province of Quebec who then loaned it to the Geological Survey of Canada for analysis.
Classification
It is a medium octahedrite, IIIAB.
