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Asuka 87190 meteorite

Asuka 87190 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 35 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Asuka 87190 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 87190
Classification
LL6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1987
Mass recovered
35 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
72.0000° S, 26.0000° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.

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