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Allan Hills 83016 meteorite

Allan Hills 83016 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Antarctica in 1983. A total of 4.1 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 83016 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 83016
Classification
CM2
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
1983
Mass recovered
4.1 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8226° S, 158.2060° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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