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Orconuma meteorite

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The Orconuma meteorite is a meteorite that was discovered in the Philippines, and it is one of six meteorites from the Philippines listed in the Meteoritical Society's Bulletin database.[1] The meteorite is thought to have formed about 4.6 billion years ago.

Discovery

The Orconuma meteorite fell on March 7, 2011, in Orconuma, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro.[2] It was discovered by three farmers, Fredo Manzano, Edgar Francisco Sr., and Enrico Camacho, Jr., who found the meteorite in the middle of a field. They initially hid and stored the specimen for nine years before it was uncovered.[3]

Classification

The Orconuma meteorite is classified as an H3-4 chondrite. This classification indicates that it is a type of stony meteorite that is rich in olivine and pyroxene, and it originated from the asteroid belt. The H3-4 classification also suggests that it underwent minimal thermal metamorphism on its parent body.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Orconuma meteorite, ibinigay na sa pangangalaga ng National Museum". National Museum. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  2. ^ "KMJS has the backstory on the Orconuma Meteorite recently added to the National Museum's geological collection". GMA News Online. 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  3. ^ "Slice of Life: Philippine museum displays piece of rare Orconuma meteorite". Explained PH | Youth-Driven Journalism. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  4. ^ "Meteoritical Bulletin Database". Meteorological society. Retrieved 8 March 2024.