Allan Hills A81259 meteorite
Allan Hills A81259 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.4, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 9.9 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills A81259
- Classification
- L3.4
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1981
- Mass recovered
- 9.9 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.6997° S, 159.3989° 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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