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Allan Hills A79028 meteorite

Allan Hills A79028 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 16 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills A79028 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A79028
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1979
Mass recovered
16 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7022° S, 159.3661° 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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