Our Meteorite Collection

Category:   Nonchondrite
Class:   Differentiated iron
Group:   IAB
Catalog #:   M8
Year Found:   before 1776
Location:   Xiquipilco, Mexico State, Mexico

The Toluca meteorite was found before 1776 in Ziquipilco, Mexico State, Mexico. The total meteorite weight when found was 18,000 kilograms. Today, the Monnig gallery is home to 15 pieces of this meteorite. Eight etched end pieces, three etched complete slices, a polished end section, an etched part slice, an individual piece, and a cut individual piece can be found and have weights varrying from 52.6 grams to 2,647.6 grams.