Loreto

The Loreto meteorite is an iron meteorite discovered in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It belongs to a group of iron meteorites found in Mexican territory and displays the typical dense metal structure characteristic of this type.

The meteorite was discovered in 1896 and later donated to the United States National Museum by collector Stuart H. Perry. This transfer enabled systematic scientific examination of the specimen.

The specimen contributes to meteorite studies at the National Museum of Natural History, where researchers examine its composition and origins.

The meteorite is preserved in a museum and can be viewed as part of scientific collections and exhibits. Visitors can learn about it through displays dedicated to meteorite research and space science.

The original meteorite was divided into fragments and distributed to different research institutions worldwide. This sharing allowed scientists across various organizations to conduct comparative studies on its composition and origins.