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Petersburg is a meteorite that fell near Petersburg, Tennessee, in 1855 and is classified as a howardite. Howardites are polymict breccias containing material related to eucrites and diogenites, rock types generally interpreted as originating from the crust of the differentiated asteroid 4 Vesta. The meteorite is studied by planetary scientists as a physical sample of impact-mixed regolith from a differentiated parent body.
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Petersburg ranks #151 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Richardton, ahead of Sayh al Uhaymir 005.
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How good is Petersburg?
Petersburg scores 7.55/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Historic howardite fall, useful HED breccia, lower prominence than Kapoeta.
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Is Petersburg worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.55/10, Petersburg is a solid option in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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