Allan Hills 85006 meteorite
Allan Hills 85006 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 49 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills 85006
- Classification
- CV3
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CV
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 49 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.8522° S, 156.3175° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.
Meteorites near Allan Hills 85006
- Allan Hills 85086 H5 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 85108 H6 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 85128 H6 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 85112 L6 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 85159 EH3 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 85131 L6 · 0 km away
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