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Hessle is an H5 ordinary chondrite meteorite that fell near Hessle in Uppsala County, Sweden, on January 1, 1869. The event produced a shower of stones over a broad area and was observed by numerous witnesses, allowing many individual fragments to be recovered. As an equilibrated ordinary chondrite, Hessle records thermal processing within its parent asteroid while retaining the basic silicate and metal composition typical of H-group meteorites.
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When did the Hessle meteorite fall?
Hessle fell on January 1, 1869, near the town of Hessle in Uppsala County, Sweden. The New Year's Day timing meant the event was observed by numerous witnesses, contributing to its thorough documentation.
What classification is Hessle?
Hessle is an H5 ordinary chondrite, meaning it is a highly equilibrated stony meteorite with high iron content and well-integrated mineral chemistry. The H5 classification indicates it experienced enough thermal metamorphism to homogenize its olivine and pyroxene compositions.
How many Hessle fragments were recovered?
The fall produced a shower of stones scattered over a broad area, allowing numerous individual fragments to be collected by local residents. The exact total number of fragments varies by historical account, but the widespread shower ensured substantial material was preserved.
Where are Hessle specimens housed today?
Hessle fragments are distributed among major meteorite collections, with significant holdings likely retained in Swedish institutions such as the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, which maintains important specimens from historic Scandinavian falls.
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