Belgica 7904 meteorite
Belgica 7904 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as C2-ung, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 1.23 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Belgica 7904
- Classification
- C2-ung
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- C
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 1.23 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 72.5833° S, 31.2500° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about Carbonaceous chondrites.
Meteorites near Belgica 7904
- Belgica 7901 L6 · 0 km away
- Belgica 7902 L6 · 0 km away
- Belgica 7903 L4 · 0 km away
- Belgica 7905 L6 · 0 km away
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