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Allan Hills A81066 meteorite

Allan Hills A81066 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.5, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 8.7 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills A81066 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A81066
Classification
L3.5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1981
Mass recovered
8.7 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.6881° S, 159.3608° 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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