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Clovis (no. 1) meteorite

Clovis (no. 1) is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H3.6, that was found in the United States in 1961. A total of 283 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Clovis (no. 1) has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Clovis (no. 1)
Classification
H3.6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1961
Mass recovered
283 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
34.3000° N, 103.1347° W

What is a chondrite?

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

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