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Mundrabilla is an iron meteorite discovered on the Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia in 1911. Numerous masses have since been recovered from the region, including specimens weighing several tonnes, and the name is associated with an unusually extensive meteorite strewn field. Classified as an ungrouped iron, it is studied through its metal composition, internal structure, and inclusions rather than being assigned to one of the established chemical groups of iron meteorites.
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Mundrabilla ranks #52 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Alais, ahead of Imilac.
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How large are the biggest Mundrabilla meteorite masses?
The largest Mundrabilla discoveries weigh several tonnes, placing them among Australia's most massive meteorites. Two major masses were found on the Nullarbor Plain in 1966, decades after the name's first recorded discovery in 1911.
Why have so many Mundrabilla fragments been found on the Nullarbor Plain?
Mundrabilla is associated with an exceptionally extensive strewn field containing numerous separate iron masses. The Nullarbor's dry climate, sparse vegetation, and pale limestone surface also make dark meteorites easier to preserve and spot.
What type of iron meteorite is Mundrabilla?
Mundrabilla is classified as an IAB-complex iron meteorite and contains abundant iron-nickel metal. Some specimens also contain distinctive sulfide-rich inclusions that interest researchers studying how its parent body formed.
Can visitors see a major Mundrabilla mass in Australia?
Large Mundrabilla specimens are held by Australian museum collections, including the Western Australian Museum. Because the principal masses weigh tonnes, museum display pieces convey a scale that small collector slices cannot.
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