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.
| Orconuma meteorite | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | H3-4 |
| Shock stage | S2 |
| Weathering grade | W1 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Oriental Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12°38′53″N 121°31′19″E / 12.64806°N 121.52194°E |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | March 7, 2011 |
| TKW | 7.8 kilograms (17 lb) |
History
editThe Orconuma meteorite fell to Earth 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.[3]
The three farmers initially hid and stored the specimen before publicizing their discovery in 2019.[4] Collectors John Higgins and Jasper Spencer would purchase the specimen after it was confirmed to be a meteorite.[3] On July 8, 2022, Higgins and Spencer would donate a piece of the metoerite to the National Museum of the Philippines[5]
Classification
editThe 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.[6]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Orconuma meteorite, ibinigay na sa pangangalaga ng National Museum". National Museum. July 12, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "KMJS has the backstory on the Orconuma Meteorite recently added to the National Museum's geological collection". GMA News Online. July 14, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Slice of Life: Philippine museum displays piece of rare Orconuma meteorite". Explained PH. October 12, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ "KMJS has the backstory on the Orconuma Meteorite recently added to the National Museum's geological collection". GMA News. July 14, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "National Museum adds Orconuma meteorite to geological collection". GMA News. July 11, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Meteoritical Bulletin Database". Meteorological society. Retrieved March 8, 2024.