Adelaide meteorite
Adelaide is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as C2-ung, that was found in 1972. A total of 2.03 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Adelaide
- Classification
- C2-ung
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- C
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1972
- Mass recovered
- 2.03 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about Carbonaceous chondrites.
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