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Allan Hills 82117 meteorite

Allan Hills 82117 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 4.2 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 82117 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 82117
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1982
Mass recovered
4.2 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
77.0403° S, 157.2305° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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