description Allegan Overview
Allegan is an H5 ordinary chondrite that fell near Allegan, Michigan, in 1899. The H classification denotes an ordinary-chondrite group with relatively high total iron, while petrologic type 5 indicates substantial thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid without complete melting. As a witnessed and documented fall, Allegan provides material whose terrestrial arrival and recovery context are comparatively well established.
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Allegan ranks #157 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Le Teilleul, ahead of Morito.
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How good is Allegan?
Allegan scores 7.45/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Documented H5 fall and reference specimen, solid but not highly distinctive.
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See our alternatives page for Allegan for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Allende, Murchison, Hoba.
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Is Allegan worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.45/10, Allegan is a solid option in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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