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Allan Hills 88016 meteorite

Allan Hills 88016 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 74 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 88016 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 88016
Classification
H4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
74 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.6924° S, 159.3305° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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