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Parsa is an officially recognized meteorite that fell on April 14, 1942, between Parsa and Paro in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The Meteoritical Bulletin classifies it as an EH3 enstatite chondrite, a primitive stony meteorite containing highly reduced minerals formed in the early solar system. Its observed fall and unusual reduced chemistry make it relevant to studies of chondrite mineralogy and the materials from which the planets formed.
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When did the Parsa meteorite fall?
Parsa fell on April 14, 1942, in the region between Parsa and Paro in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. It is therefore a witnessed fall rather than only a meteorite found long after landing.
What type of meteorite is Parsa?
The Meteoritical Bulletin classifies Parsa as an EH3 enstatite chondrite. The EH3 designation identifies a primitive, highly reduced stony meteorite with enstatite-rich material.
What does EH3 mean in the classification of Parsa?
The E indicates an enstatite chondrite, while H refers to the high-metal subgroup within enstatite chondrites. The 3 indicates a relatively unequilibrated, primitive petrologic type.
Where did the Parsa meteorite fall in India?
The fall occurred between Parsa and Paro in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. That location is part of the official identity used for this 1942 meteorite fall.
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