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Elephant Moraine 83232 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 83232 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1983. A total of 211 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 83232 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 83232
Classification
Eucrite-pmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1983
Mass recovered
211 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.2886° S, 157.2319° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Eucrites.

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