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Allan Hills 84006 meteorite

Allan Hills 84006 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4/5, that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 16 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 84006 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 84006
Classification
H4/5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1984
Mass recovered
16 kg
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7623° S, 158.7744° 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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