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Iron meteorite
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Iron meteorite, 33 cm (1804.5 grams), from Youndegin, Western Australia, Australia. The first piece of this meteorite (weighing 11.7 kg)—the first ever found in Australia—was discovered on January 5, 1884. The meteorite was named Youndegin. Several pieces were distributed to England, Vienna, Chicago, and private collections. This specimen (1.8 kg) was purchased by Irénée du Pont from Ward’s in 1924.
Product details
SpeciesIron
SizeMuseum
Dimensions3300.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustralia, Western Australia
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 41
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | James R. Gregory | Not disclosed |
| — | Henry A. Ward | Not disclosed |
| — | Ward’s Natural Science Establishment | Not disclosed |
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