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Bakhardok meteorite

Bakhardok is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Turkmenistan in 1978. A total of 4.12 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Bakhardok has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name: Bakhardok
Classification: L6
Type: Chondrite · Ordinary
Group: L
Fall or find: Find
Year: 1978
Mass recovered: 4.12 kg
Country: Turkmenistan
Coordinates: 38.6000° N, 58.0000° 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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