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Allan Hills 85057 meteorite

Allan Hills 85057 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 0.8 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 85057 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 85057
Classification
LL6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1985
Mass recovered
0.8 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8422° S, 156.4401° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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