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Allan Hills 84005 meteorite

Allan Hills 84005 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 12 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 84005 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 84005
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1984
Mass recovered
12 kg
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8910° S, 156.8932° 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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