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Allan Hills 88006 meteorite

Allan Hills 88006 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 233 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 88006 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 88006
Classification
L4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
233 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7330° S, 158.7569° 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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