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Allan Hills 83042 meteorite

Allan Hills 83042 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H3.6, that was found in Antarctica in 1983. A total of 0.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 83042 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 83042
Classification
H3.6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1983
Mass recovered
0.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8177° S, 158.1900° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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