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Allan Hills 85053 meteorite

Allan Hills 85053 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 0.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 85053 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 85053
Classification
L4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1985
Mass recovered
0.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.9015° S, 156.7096° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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