Allan Hills A81098 meteorite
Allan Hills A81098 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-B1, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 71 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills A81098
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-B1
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1981
- Mass recovered
- 71 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.7147° S, 158.7447° E
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
Meteorites near Allan Hills A81098
- Allan Hills A81185 LL6 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills A81104 H4 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills A81197 H5 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 83061 H5 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills 84177 L5 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills A81247 L6 · 0 km away
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