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Asuka 881630 meteorite

Asuka 881630 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 30 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Asuka 881630 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 881630
Classification
L4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
30 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 L chondrites.

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