Allan Hills 84253 meteorite
Allan Hills 84253 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 7.1 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills 84253
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1984
- Mass recovered
- 7.1 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.9669° S, 156.9216° 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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