• Type: Iron meteorite / IAB octahedrite
• Location: Nullarbor Plain, Australia
• Weight: 13.2g
• Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.1 x 1 cm
• Year of discovery: 1911
• Total known weight: 24 tonnes
• Surface treatment: none – Rough
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Mundrabilla Meteorite – A 24-tonne iron meteorite from Australia This iron meteorite was discovered in 1911 in the Nullarbor region. It is considered one of the largest meteorites ever found, with a total weight of 24 tonnes, while the largest fragment weighs 12.4 tonnes. The first piece discovered in 1911 weighed 112 grams, and over the next 50 years, several other fragments ranging from 39 to 116 grams were found. In 1966, the two largest fragments, weighing 12.4 and 5.4 tonnes respectively, were discovered approximately 180 meters apart. Composition and classification The Mundrabilla meteorite contains 65-75% iron and nickel, as well as inclusions of graphite and silicates, mainly olivine, pyroxene, and plagioclase. It is classified as an IAB octahedrite.