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Two stones of "size of a wood-apple" (about 4 in. diameter) are said to have fallen after detonations, but only small fragments were recovered (copy of W. D'Oyly's letter of Feb. 14, 1867, to Government Secretary, Bombay, in Min. Dept., British Museum).
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Google earth file: Jamkheir [KML]



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The Jamkheir (H6) meteorite fell in Maharashtra, India, on the 5th October, 1866.
A total mass of 22 g was recovered.

18° 45'N, 75° 20'E



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