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Cope (a) meteorite (H5)

An H5 olivine-bronzite chondrite, Cope (a) was found in Washington County and Kit Carson County, Colorado. "Eleven pieces weighing 12 kg (26.4 lb) were found in 1934 but not recognized until 1938 when identified by Harvey Nininger." - Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum.

For more details about this, go to its Meteoritical Bulletin page: Cope (a)

Some photos of this meteorite are below.


Slice of Cope (a).
Photo © Don Edwards


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