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Allan Hills 85011 meteorite

Allan Hills 85011 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 11 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 85011 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 85011
Classification
CM2
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
1985
Mass recovered
11 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8273° S, 156.1664° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.

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