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Allan Hills 84159 meteorite

Allan Hills 84159 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 101 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 84159 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 84159
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1984
Mass recovered
101 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7235° S, 158.7035° 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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