Magnetic susceptibility, magnetization, magnetic moment and characterization of Carancas meteorite

TL;DR

This study analyzes the magnetic properties of the Carancas meteorite fragment using a proton magnetometer, providing a comprehensive characterization of the meteorite and its crater based on multiple sources.

Contribution

It offers the first detailed magnetic characterization of the Carancas meteorite fragment and compiles key properties for comprehensive understanding.

Findings

Magnetic susceptibility measured with proton magnetometer

Characterization of meteorite as ordinary chondrite H 4-5

Compilation of key meteorite and crater properties

Abstract

On September, 15th, 2007, in the community of Carancas (Puno, Peru) a stony meteorite formed a crater explosive type with a mean diameter of 13.5 m. some samples meteorite fragments were collected. The petrologic analysis performed corresponds to a meteorite ordinary chondrite H 4-5. In this paper we have analyzed the magnetic properties of a meteorite fragment with a proton magnetometer. Also in order to have a complete characterization of the Carancas meteorite and its crater, from several papers, articles and reports, we have made a compilation of the most important characteristics and properties of this meteorite.