Type Chondrite Group L6 Observed fall Yes | Class Ordinary chondrite Region Georgia | |
Country United States of America | ||
Claxton is an L6 chondrite meteorite that fell to earth on December 10, 1984 in Georgia, United States. It is the only known meteorite to directly strike a mailbox.
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Mailbox strikeEdit
According to the eyewitness account of Claxton, Georgia resident Don Richardson, the meteorite struck his neighbor's mailbox about 36 metres (118 ft) from his position. The rear of the mailbox was crushed and the mailbox was knocked to the ground. A collector bought the mailbox from the homeowner and sold it to the Macovich Collection where it is valued at $60,000–$80,000.
ClassificationEdit
It is an ordinary chondrite type L6 with a light grey interior containing chondrules and free iron.
References
Claxton meteorite Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA