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Allan Hills A81313 meteorite

Allan Hills A81313 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 0.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Allan Hills A81313 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A81313
Classification
Eucrite-pmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1981
Mass recovered
0.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.6892° S, 159.3642° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Eucrites.

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