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Allan Hills 85119 meteorite

Allan Hills 85119 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EL3, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 21 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 85119 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 85119
Classification
EL3
Type
Chondrite · Enstatite
Group
EL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1985
Mass recovered
21 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8334° S, 156.1745° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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