description Ste. Marguerite Overview
Ste. Marguerite is an H4 ordinary chondrite meteorite that fell in northern France in 1962. Classified as an equilibrated chondrite, it retains a well-preserved chondritic texture that provides a clear record of early solar system materials. Because it was an observed fall, the meteorite was recovered before significant terrestrial weathering could alter its original composition.
It has since been utilized in cosmochemical research to study the thermal metamorphism and formation conditions of ordinary chondrite parent bodies.
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What type of meteorite is Ste. Marguerite?
Ste. Marguerite is an H4 ordinary chondrite. H4 meteorites are stony chondrites that preserve recognizable chondrules while showing substantial thermal alteration.
When did Ste. Marguerite fall?
The meteorite fell on 8 June 1962 in northern France. Historical records associate the fall with the Comines area of the Nord region.
Was Ste. Marguerite an observed fall?
Yes, Ste. Marguerite is classified as an observed fall rather than an ordinary find. Reports describe fragments recovered after the 1962 atmospheric event.
How much material was recovered from Ste. Marguerite?
Catalog records give a total recovered mass of about 4.95 kilograms. The material consists of fragments of the H4 ordinary chondrite that fell in France in 1962.
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