Allan Hills 85059 meteorite
Allan Hills 85059 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 8.8 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills 85059
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 8.8 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.9014° S, 156.6874° 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.
Meteorites near Allan Hills 85059
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- Allan Hills 85083 L6 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 85074 H5 · 0 km away
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