Allan Hills A81258 meteorite
Allan Hills A81258 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 1.1 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills A81258
- Classification
- CV3
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CV
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1981
- Mass recovered
- 1.1 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.7101° S, 158.7826° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.
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- Allan Hills A81207 H5 · 0 km away
- Allan Hills A81047 H4 · 0 km away
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