by Norbert Classen
The largest meteorites found are usually irons. This is due to the fact that iron meteorites are more stable compared to stony or stony-iron meteorites. The latter two types of meteorites often break up into many pieces upon entering the atmosphere, creating the most impressive phenomenon known as a meteorite shower.... (more with photos)
http://imca.cc/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=59
Another website of :
Largest Meteorites in the World
by Mike Jensen
http://www.jensenmeteorites.com/largestmeteorites.htm
and yet another:
7 Most Massive Single Meteorites on Earth
http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/most-massive-single-meteorites-earth/17225
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