Allan Hills A81017 meteorite
Allan Hills A81017 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 1.43 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills A81017
- Classification
- L5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1981
- Mass recovered
- 1.43 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.7736° S, 159.2775° 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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