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Allan Hills A77219 meteorite

Allan Hills A77219 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-B1, that was found in Antarctica in 1977. A total of 637 g was recovered.

Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite
Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite. No photograph of Allan Hills A77219 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A77219
Classification
Mesosiderite-B1
Type
Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
Group
Mesosiderite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1977
Mass recovered
637 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7167° S, 159.6667° E

What is a stony-iron?

A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.

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