description Saint-Séverin Overview
Saint-Séverin is an LL6 ordinary chondrite meteorite that fell near Saint-Séverin in southwestern France on 27 June 1966. Its witnessed fall and the recovery of multiple fragments gave researchers comparatively fresh material with a documented terrestrial history. As an equilibrated LL chondrite, it is used in studies of mineral chemistry, shock effects, noble gases, exposure history, and the thermal evolution of its parent asteroid.
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Saint-Séverin ranks #111 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Nantan, ahead of Brahin.
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How good is Saint-Séverin?
Saint-Séverin scores 7.85/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Well-studied LL6 fall, useful reference, less rare or iconic than primitive types.
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