Meteorite Agoudal "Imilchil" – Morocco
Type: Iron meteorite / IIAB
Locality: Morocco
Weight: 23,1g
Dimensions: 3,7 x 1,8 x 1 cm
Year found: 2000
Total known weight: 100kg
Surface treatment: none - raw
| Category: | Agoudal |
|---|---|
| By name: | Agoudal |
| ? Type: | Iron |
| ? Surface treatment: | Natural (raw) |
| Packaging: | None |
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Agoudal – Iron Meteorite from Morocco
The Agoudal meteorite was first identified in 2000 when two small iron fragments were found in the Agoudal region in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. These pieces were originally sold to tourists without recognizing their true nature. It wasn't until September 2011, when a merchant in Errich purchased one of them, that it was confirmed to be an iron meteorite. In 2012, a systematic search of the area was conducted, during which meteorite hunters discovered a large number of fragments, most of them small in size. The largest piece, weighing 60 kg, was buried about 50 cm below the surface.
Agoudal is an iron meteorite of the IIAB classification, with a total known weight exceeding 100 kg. Hundreds of small fragments weighing 1–100 g were found, along with several larger pieces weighing 100–1000 g or over 1 kg. Most of these fragments are irregular in shape, typically measuring 2–5 cm.
The Agoudal meteorite contains approximately 5.5% nickel and 4.1 mg/g cobalt. It also includes trace amounts of gallium, iridium, and gold.