| Benton | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chondrite |
| Group | LL6 |
| Shock stage | S3[1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | New Brunswick |
| Coordinates | 45°57′N 67°33′W / 45.950°N 67.550°W[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | January 16, 1949, about 4:00pm |
| TKW | 2.84 kilograms (6.3 lb)[1] |
Benton[1] is a meteorite found near the village of Benton, New Brunswick following a fireball.[2] Two masses were found but the meteorites were split up. The largest fragment is now in the Canadian National Meteorite Collection, Ottawa.
It is classified as LL6-ordinary chondrite.[1]
The geological history of Benton has four stages: chondrule formation and accumulation, brecciation, thermal metamorphism and finally shock vein formation.[2]