description Hessle Overview
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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Hessle ranks #140 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Cranbourne, ahead of Admire.
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How good is Hessle?
Hessle scores 7.65/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Swedish H5 shower with many witnesses, good historical record, moderate scientific value.
What are the best alternatives to Hessle?
See our alternatives page for Hessle for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Allende, Murchison, Hoba.
How does Hessle compare to Allende?
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Is Hessle worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.65/10, Hessle is a solid option in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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